About Jan Wężyk
Lived 1575 – 1638 (aged 62–63). Jan Wężyk was a Polish catholic priest, jurist, publisher and catholic bishop.
Jan Wężyk (1575–1638), of Wąż Coat of Arms, was a Polish noble and Roman Catholic bishop and Primate of Poland.
Biography Jan Wężyk was born in Wola Wężykowa, Poland in 1575. In 1619, he was selected by the King of Poland as Bishop of Przemyśl and confirmed by Pope Paul V on 17 Feb 1620.
He served as interrex (for 9 months) after the death of king Sigismund III Vasa in 1632, before the royal election of Władysław IV Waza.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jan Wężyk's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jan Wężyk?
Polish archbishop
When was Jan Wężyk born?
Jan Wężyk was born in 1575 in Wola Wężykowa.
When did Jan Wężyk die?
Jan Wężyk died on 27 May 1638 in Łowicz.
What was Jan Wężyk's occupation?
Jan Wężyk was a catholic priest, jurist, publisher and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Jan Wężyk?
Jan Wężyk was Polish.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Wężyk. https://biography.guide/jan-wezyk/
MLA: "Jan Wężyk." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-wezyk/.
Chicago: "Jan Wężyk." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jan-wezyk/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:31 UTC