Which Swedish King was born in prison and died as King of Poland?

lanfranco

It appears to be Sigismund III of Poland, born the son of John III of Sweden. http://www.answers.com/topic/sigismund-iii-of-poland Jul 26 05, 12:40 PM

Flem-ish

Yes indeed. He was born at Gripsholm Castle during his parents' imprisonment by King Eric XIV. He ruled in Poland as Zygmunt III Waza, from 1587 to 1632, and in Sweden where he was known as Sigismund Vasa, from 1592 to 1599. As a Catholic he did not really fit in in the Protestant context of Sweden. Also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigismund_I_of_Sweden Jul 26 05, 2:35 PM

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