Jan III Sobieski - Štúrovo, Slovakia
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N 47° 47.999 E 018° 43.452
34T E 329584 N 5296577
Equestrian statue of polish king Jan III Sobieski dedicated to winning the battle against the Turks
Waymark Code: WMC68N
Location: Nitriansky kraj, Slovakia
Date Posted: 07/31/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member condor1
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The first statue of the Polish King John Sobieski abroad in Štúrovo. Recalls 325th anniversary of the liberation of the original homestead Parkan from Turkish rule by the Polish king's troops.

Prvá sochu polského krála Jána Sobieskeho v zahranicí je v Štúrove. Pripomíná 325. výrocie oslobodenia pôvodnej usadlosti Parkan spod tureckej nadvlády polskými královskými jednotkami.

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Identity of Rider: Polish King Jan III Sobieski

Name of artist: Lajos Győrfy

Date of Dedication: 25. October 2008

Material: Bronze

Position: One Hoof Raised

Identity of Horse: Not listed

Unusual Features: Not listed
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