(1624–96), king of Poland 1674–96; known as John Sobieski. In 1683 he relieved Vienna when it was besieged by the Turks, thereby becoming the hero of the Christian world.
Definition of John III in US English:
John III
proper noun
(1624–96), king of Poland 1674–96; known as John Sobieski. In 1683, he relieved Vienna when it was besieged by the Turks and became a hero in the Christian world.