About Franciszek Dionizy Kniaźnin
Lived 1750 – 1807 (aged 56). Franciszek Dionizy Kniaźnin was a Polish poet, translator, playwright and writer.
Franciszek Dionizy Kniaźnin (4 October 1750, Vitebsk – 25 August 1807, Końskowola) is considered to be one of the most distinguished Polish poets of the Polish sentimentalism in the Enlightenment period.
He was a member of the Jesuit order since 1764, and after its suppression—a secretary of prince Adam Kazimierz Czartoryski and teacher of his children.
He was one of the first collectors of Belarusian folklore. His poem in Belarusian "Krosenki" ("Кросенкі") was sung by Belarusian farmers as a folk song.
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Who was Franciszek Dionizy Kniaźnin?
Polish writer
When was Franciszek Dionizy Kniaźnin born?
Franciszek Dionizy Kniaźnin was born on 4 October 1750 in Vitebsk.
When did Franciszek Dionizy Kniaźnin die?
Franciszek Dionizy Kniaźnin died on 25 August 1807 in Końskowola.
What was Franciszek Dionizy Kniaźnin's occupation?
Franciszek Dionizy Kniaźnin was a poet, translator, playwright and writer.
What nationality was Franciszek Dionizy Kniaźnin?
Franciszek Dionizy Kniaźnin was Polish.
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