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Jan Tomasz Drohojowski

1535 – 1605

Polish noble

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About Jan Tomasz Drohojowski

Lived 1535 – 1605 (aged 69–70). Jan Tomasz Drohojowski was a Polish referendary.

Jan Tomasz Drohojowski from Drohojów (b. 1535, d.. 12 November 1605 in Przemyśl) was a Polish nobleman, referendarz wielki koronny, starosta of Przemyśl, a Polish ambassador in Istanbul in 1578, an owner of the castle in Rybotycze.

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Important facts

Born
1535
Birth century
16th century
Died
12 November 1605, Przemyśl
Occupation
Referendary
Nationality
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Positions held
Crown referendary, King's secretary at the Polish court, Starosta of Przemyśl, Deputy to the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jan Tomasz Drohojowski?

Polish noble

When was Jan Tomasz Drohojowski born?

Jan Tomasz Drohojowski was born in 1535.

When did Jan Tomasz Drohojowski die?

Jan Tomasz Drohojowski died on 12 November 1605 in Przemyśl.

What was Jan Tomasz Drohojowski's occupation?

Jan Tomasz Drohojowski was a referendary.

What nationality was Jan Tomasz Drohojowski?

Jan Tomasz Drohojowski was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Tomasz Drohojowski

· Wikidata: Q11719270

· DBpedia: Jan Tomasz Drohojowski

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