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Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha

1624 – 1671

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About Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha

Lived 1624 – 1671 (aged 47). Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha was a Polish catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha (13 May 1624 – 22 May 1671) was a Polish nobleman. He became bishop of Samogitia in 1660 and of Vilnius in 1667.

After the abdication of Jan Kazimierz, he initially supported the candidacy of Philip William, Elector Palatine, the son-in-law of Sigismund III Vasa, but later supported the successful election of Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki.

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Important facts

Born

13 May 1624, Lukiv

Birth century

17th century

Died

22 May 1671, Vilnius

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop

Nationality

Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth

Education

Vilnius University, Collegium Nowodworskiego UJ, Jagiellonian University, University of Bologna

Positions held

King's secretary at the Polish court, Polish elector, Grand Referendary of Lithuania (cleric), Roman Catholic Bishop of Samogitia

Also known as

Alexander Sapieha

Family & relationships

Parent

Fryderyk Sapieha

People in Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki

1640 – 1673

Monarch

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha's

Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Frequently asked questions

Who was Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha?

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When was Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha born?

Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha was born on 13 May 1624 in Lukiv.

When did Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha die?

Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha died on 22 May 1671 in Vilnius.

What was Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha's occupation?

Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha?

Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha

· Wikidata: Q11685047

· DBpedia: Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha

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