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Augustus II the Strong

King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania and Elector of Saxony (1670–1733)

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    Five original letters of Countess Cosel return to Burg Stolpen museum

    Burg Stolpen in Saxony has received five original letters written by Countess Anna Constantia von Cosel as a donation from private hands, bringing the fortress collection to 13 manuscripts before an October 2026 exhibition.

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