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Death of Sigismund III

When
30 April 1632
Where
Warsaw's Royal Castle
Part of
Election of Władysław IV Vasa as King of Poland

Sigismund III died on 30 April 1632 after a stroke, triggering the need for a new royal election.

Sigismund suffered a sudden stroke in late April 1632. After days of suffering, he died at Warsaw's Royal Castle at approximately 02:45 on 30 April 1632. His death forced the succession matter to be raised again, as the throne did not pass by inheritance.

Sources

  1. Sigismund III Vasa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
  2. Władysław IV Vasa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23

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