1719: The Irish Rescue of the Polish Princess Bride

Irish History Podcast

Fin Dwyer

Ireland, Irish History, Norman Invasion, Great Hunger, Vikings, Interviews, History, War Of Independence, Great Famine

4.7 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 12 November 2024

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

In 1719, the 17-year-old Polish Princess Maria Clementina Sobieska was seized by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI. While the move shocked many in Europe, in the following months a group of Irish exiles plotted a daring rescue of Maria Clementina. This led to a dramatic 400-kilometer chase across 18th-century Europe.

In this episode, I am joined by historian Richard Maher, an expert in the area, who explains why Irish exiles, known as the Wild Geese, risked their lives to rescue this Polish princess and how they hoped she might change the course of Irish history.

You can follow Richard on Linkedin at https://ie.linkedin.com/in/richard-maher-a5ab8068

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1:32.7	In 1719, Central Europe was rocked by dramatic events that saw the Polish princess Maria Clementina Sabiesca, seized by the Holy Roman Emperor.
1:48.0	However, in what seems today like a strange turn of events, a group of Irish Catholic exiles, known as the Wild Geese, hatched a plan to break the princess from her captivity.
2:00.0	This podcast reveals the incredible story behind this escape. a plan to break the princess from her captivity.
2:06.9	This podcast reveals the incredible story behind this escape and how many Irish Catholics had come to rest their hopes for the future on this 17-year-old Polish princess.
2:21.7	Hello and welcome to the Irish History podcast.
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