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Jan Karol Opaliński

1642 – 1695

Polish starost and kasztelan of Poznań

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About Jan Karol Opaliński

Lived 1642 – 1695 (aged 53). Jan Karol Opaliński was a Polish.

Jan Karol Opaliński (1642 – 26 March 1695), known as Henri Opaliński in France, was a Polish starost and kasztelan of Poznań. He was the son of Krzysztof Opaliński and Teresa Konstancya Czarnkowska.

Marriage and issue In December 1678, he married Zofia Anna Czarnkowska and had issue, only one of whom survived infancy. Maria Opalińska (August 1679-October 1679) Katarzyna, Queen of Poland (1680–1743) Stillborn child (1681) Stanislas Opaliński (1682-1682)

Katarzyna went on to marry Stanisław Leszczyński, the King of Poland and Duke of Lorraine.

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Important facts

Born
10 January 1642, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Poznań
Birth century
17th century
Died
26 March 1695, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Nationality
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Positions held
Deputy to the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth

Family & relationships

Spouse
Zofia Anna Czarnkowska
Parent
Krzysztof Opaliński
Parent
Teresa Konstancya Czarnkowska

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jan Karol Opaliński?

Polish starost and kasztelan of Poznań

When was Jan Karol Opaliński born?

Jan Karol Opaliński was born on 10 January 1642 in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Poznań.

When did Jan Karol Opaliński die?

Jan Karol Opaliński died on 26 March 1695 in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.

What nationality was Jan Karol Opaliński?

Jan Karol Opaliński was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Karol Opaliński

· Wikidata: Q3161688

· DBpedia: Jan Karol Opaliński

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