King Zygmunt III Waza

King Zygmunt III Waza was a Polish and Swedish monarch who reigned from 1587 to 1632. He was born in 1566 in Sweden and became king of Poland following a contested election. Zygmunt is noted for his ambitious policies, including efforts to strengthen royal power and expand his territories. He moved the Polish capital from Kraków to Warsaw, which remains Poland's capital today. His reign was marked by conflict, including wars with Sweden and Russia, and he played a crucial role in the political landscape of Central and Eastern Europe during the early 17th century.