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History of Friedrich II. of Prussia
Vol. IX. (of XXI.)

CHAPTER VIII
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228-230.] but was quenched down again by that stout Swede; and his Stanislaus, a native Pole, was left peaceably as King for the years then running.

Years ran; and Stanislaus was thrown out, Charles himself being thrown out; and had to make way for August the Strong again:--an ejected Stanislaus: King only in title; known to most readers of this time.

[Stanislaus Lesczinsky, "Woywode of Posen," born 1677: King of Poland, Charles XII.

superintending, 1704 (age then 27); driven out 1709, went to Charles XII.

at Bender; to Zweibruck, 1714; thence, on Charles's death, to Weissenburg (Alsace, or Strasburg Country): Daughter married to Louis XV., 1725.


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