Jabłonowski was a candidate for the Polish throne following the death of King John III Sobieski.

[1] A talented and skillful political and military leader, Jabłonowski participated in the War with Sweden during The Deluge, then with the Cossacks and Muscovy.

In 1692 Jabłonowski built the stronghold and the neighbouring town of Okopy Świętej Trójcy.

[2] His daughter, Princess Anna Jabłonowska, who married Rafał Leszczyński, was the mother of King Stanisław I.

After the abdication of King John II Casimir in 1668, Jabłonowski supported the French prince Louis, Grand Condé as a candidate for the Polish crown.