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Jan Krzysztof Zawisza Dowgiałło

1597 – 1661

Polish clergyman and bishop

Catholic priest Catholic bishop
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About Jan Krzysztof Zawisza Dowgiałło

Lived 1597 – 1661 (aged 63–64). Jan Krzysztof Zawisza Dowgiałło was a Lithuanian and Polish catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Jan Karol Dowgiałło Zawisza (1597 – 9 March 1661) was a Polish clergyman and bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Vilnius. He became ordained in 1657. He was appointed bishop in 1656. He died on 9 March 1661.

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Important facts

Born
1597
Birth century
16th century
Died
9 March 1661, Biezdziež
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Positions held
King's secretary at the Polish court, Grand Referendary of Lithuania (cleric), Lithuanian great writer (clergyman), Roman Catholic bishop of Vilnius
Also known as
Jan Karol Dowgiałło Zawisza

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jan Krzysztof Zawisza Dowgiałło?

Polish clergyman and bishop

When was Jan Krzysztof Zawisza Dowgiałło born?

Jan Krzysztof Zawisza Dowgiałło was born in 1597.

When did Jan Krzysztof Zawisza Dowgiałło die?

Jan Krzysztof Zawisza Dowgiałło died on 9 March 1661 in Biezdziež.

What was Jan Krzysztof Zawisza Dowgiałło's occupation?

Jan Krzysztof Zawisza Dowgiałło was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Jan Krzysztof Zawisza Dowgiałło?

Jan Krzysztof Zawisza Dowgiałło was Lithuanian and Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Krzysztof Zawisza Dowgiałło

· Wikidata: Q3917292

· DBpedia: Jan Karol Dowgiałło Zawisza

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