John II Casimir Vasa

King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1648–1668)
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John II Casimir Vasa
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John II Casimir Vasa

Summary

John II Casimir Vasa is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kraków[2]. He was born on March 22, 1609[3]. He died in Nevers[4]. He died on December 16, 1672[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and monarch[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (395 views/month, #6,953 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kraków[2], John II Casimir Vasa…
  • John II Casimir Vasa died in Nevers[4].
  • John II Casimir Vasa was born on March 22, 1609[3].
  • John II Casimir Vasa was born on March 21, 1609[9].
  • John II Casimir Vasa died on December 16, 1672[5].
  • Burial took place at Wawel Cathedral[10].
  • John II Casimir Vasa is buried at Royal abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés[11].
  • John II Casimir Vasa's father was Sigismund III Vasa[12].
  • John II Casimir Vasa's mother was Constance of Austria[13].
  • Among John II Casimir Vasa's spouses was Marie Louise Gonzaga[14].
  • John II Casimir Vasa was married to Claudine Françoise Mignot[15].
  • A child of John II Casimir Vasa was Maria Anna Vasa[16].
  • A child of John II Casimir Vasa was John Sigismund, Crown Prince of Poland[17].
  • John II Casimir Vasa held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Lithuania[18].
  • John II Casimir Vasa held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[19].
  • John II Casimir Vasa's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • John II Casimir Vasa's professions included monarch[7].
  • John II Casimir Vasa held the position of King of Poland[20].
  • John II Casimir Vasa held the position of Commendatory abbot[21].
  • John II Casimir Vasa's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
  • John II Casimir Vasa is recorded as male[23].
  • John II Casimir Vasa's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John II Casimir Vasa's family is recorded as House of Vasa[25].
  • John II Casimir Vasa's noble title is recorded as Grand Duke of Lithuania[26].
  • John II Casimir Vasa's Commons category is recorded as John II Casimir of Poland[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kraków[2], John II Casimir Vasa… Recorded date of birth include March 22, 1609[3] and March 21, 1609[9]. His father was Sigismund III Vasa[12]. His mother was Constance of Austria[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and monarch[7]. Positions held include King of Poland[20], a historical position[28], in Kingdom of Poland[29], founded in 1025[30] and Commendatory abbot[21], a position[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Marie Louise Gonzaga[14], a politician[32], 1611–1667[33], of Kingdom of France[34], awarded the Golden Rose[35] and Claudine Françoise Mignot[15], a tailor[36], 1624–1711[37], specialised in sewing[38]. Children include Maria Anna Vasa[16], an aristocrat[39], 1650–1651[40], of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[41] and John Sigismund, Crown Prince of Poland[17], 1652–1652[42]. John II Casimir Vasa's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].

Death and Burial

John II Casimir Vasa died on December 16, 1672[5]. He passed away in Nevers[4]. Recorded place of burial include Wawel Cathedral[10] and Royal abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés[11].

Why It Matters

John II Casimir Vasa ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (395 views/month, #6,953 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was John II Casimir Vasa born?

John II Casimir Vasa's place of birth was Kraków[2].

Where did John II Casimir Vasa die?

John II Casimir Vasa died in Nevers[4].

Who were John II Casimir Vasa's parents?

John II Casimir Vasa's father was Sigismund III Vasa[12]. John II Casimir Vasa's mother was Constance of Austria[13].

Who was John II Casimir Vasa married to?

John II Casimir Vasa's spouses include Marie Louise Gonzaga[14] and Claudine Françoise Mignot[15].

What did John II Casimir Vasa do for work?

John II Casimir Vasa worked as Catholic priest[6] and monarch[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Library of Congress Authorities. webdept.fiu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Sigismund III Vasa
    Sibling Anna Catherine Constance Vasa, John Albert Vasa, Alexander Charles Vasa +2
    Candidacy in election 1648 Polish–Lithuanian royal election
    Sex or gender male
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