Jan of Melsztyn
Polish noble
About Jan of Melsztyn
Lived 1301 – 1381 (aged 79–80). Jan of Melsztyn was a Polish.
Jan of Melsztyn ( or ) was a Polish nobleman (szlachcic).
Jan was owner of Melsztyn and Książ estates. He served as Łowczy of Kraków since 1339, castellan of Wojnice since 1345, voivode of the Sandomierz Voivodeship since 1361 and castellan of Kraków since 1360 or 1366.
His granddaughter Elizabeth Granowska (born to his daughter, Jadwiga) became Queen consort of Poland.
During his reign he sponsored various architectural projects; in Kazimierz, for instance, he donated 300 pounds of silver in order to finish the choir of St. Catharine's Church.
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Who was Jan of Melsztyn?
Polish noble
When was Jan of Melsztyn born?
Jan of Melsztyn was born in 1301.
When did Jan of Melsztyn die?
Jan of Melsztyn died on 23 March 1381.
What nationality was Jan of Melsztyn?
Jan of Melsztyn was Polish.
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