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Feliks Franciszek Loyko

1717 – 1779

Polish historian and courtier

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Lived 1717 – 1779 (aged 61–62). Feliks Franciszek Loyko was a Polish catholic priest, historian and politician.

Feliks (Felicjan) Franciszek Łoyko-Rędziejowski (1717 – 19 May 1779) was a Polish nobleman, diplomat, political writer, lawyer and economist as well as a confidant of Stanislaus Augustus, supporter of the Polish Enlightenment and from 1766 onwards Poland's ambassador to the Kingdom of France. He was also known as Eleuthère Patridophile, 'Gentil-homme de la Grande-Pologne', 'Gentil-homme polonois' and 'Patridophilis Eleutherus'. He was born in Grzybów and died in Warsaw.

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Important facts

Born
1717, Grzybów, Łódź Voivodeship
Birth century
18th century
Died
19 May 1779, Warsaw
Occupation
Catholic priest, historian, politician
Nationality
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Education
Kolegium Jezuickie w Poznaniu
Awards
Order of Saint Stanislaus

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Feliks Franciszek Loyko?

Polish historian and courtier

When was Feliks Franciszek Loyko born?

Feliks Franciszek Loyko was born in 1717 in Grzybów, Łódź Voivodeship.

When did Feliks Franciszek Loyko die?

Feliks Franciszek Loyko died on 19 May 1779 in Warsaw.

What was Feliks Franciszek Loyko's occupation?

Feliks Franciszek Loyko was a catholic priest, historian and politician.

What nationality was Feliks Franciszek Loyko?

Feliks Franciszek Loyko was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Feliks Franciszek Loyko

· Wikidata: Q9258801

· DBpedia: Feliks Łojko-Rędziejowski

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