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Jan Fryderyk Sapieha

1680 – 1751

Polish-Lithuanian noble

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Lived 1680 – 1751 (aged 70). Jan Fryderyk Sapieha was a Polish historian.

Jan Fryderyk Sapieha (18 October 1680 in Dobratycze – 6 July 1751 in Łysowodach ) was a Polish-Lithuanian nobleman, Grand Recorder of Lithuania between 1706 and 1709, since 1716 – the castellan of Trakai and after 1735 – the Grand Chancellor of Lithuania. He was married to Konstancja Radziwiłł.

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Important facts

Born
18 October 1680, Dobratycze
Birth century
17th century
Died
6 July 1751, Lisovodi
Occupation
Historian
Nationality
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Education
Jesuit College, Warsaw
Positions held
Commandant of Minsk, Kasztelan trocki, Polish elector, Grand Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Awards
Order of the White Eagle

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jan Fryderyk Sapieha?

Polish-Lithuanian noble (1680-1751)

When was Jan Fryderyk Sapieha born?

Jan Fryderyk Sapieha was born on 18 October 1680 in Dobratycze.

When did Jan Fryderyk Sapieha die?

Jan Fryderyk Sapieha died on 6 July 1751 in Lisovodi.

What was Jan Fryderyk Sapieha's occupation?

Jan Fryderyk Sapieha was a historian.

What nationality was Jan Fryderyk Sapieha?

Jan Fryderyk Sapieha was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Fryderyk Sapieha

· Wikidata: Q523308

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