1669 Polish–Lithuanian royal election

On 16 September 1668, King John II Casimir abdicated the Polish–Lithuanian throne. He left for France and joined the Jesuits where he became Abbot of Saint-Germain-des-Prés Abbey in Paris which resulted in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth being left without a monarch, making it necessary for a free election.

1669 Polish–Lithuanian royal election

On 16 September 1668, King John II Casimir abdicated the Polish–Lithuanian throne. He left for France and joined the Jesuits where he became Abbot of Saint-Germain-des-Prés Abbey in Paris which resulted in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth being left without a monarch, making it necessary for a free election.