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Katarzyna Kossakowska (née Potocka)

1716 – 1803

Polish noblewoman and politician in mid 18th-century

CorrespondentPolitical activist Politician
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About Katarzyna Kossakowska (née Potocka)

Lived 1716 – 1803 (aged 86–87). Katarzyna Kossakowska (née Potocka) was a Polish correspondent, political activist and politician.

Katarzyna Kossakowska (died 1803) was a Polish noblewoman and politician. She was an important politician in mid 18th-century Poland, and known for her opposition to King Stanislaw. She was known as a wit.

Her correspondence has been preserved.

She has been portrayed in literature, for example she features in Nobel prize laureate Olga Tokarczuk's The Books of Jacob.

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Important facts

Born
1716, Tlumach
Birth century
18th century
Died
21 March 1803, Sheptytskyi
Occupation
Correspondent, political activist, politician
Nationality
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Awards
Order of the Starry Cross

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Katarzyna Kossakowska (née Potocka)?

Polish noblewoman and politician in mid 18th-century (c.1716-1803)

When was Katarzyna Kossakowska (née Potocka) born?

Katarzyna Kossakowska (née Potocka) was born in 1716 in Tlumach.

When did Katarzyna Kossakowska (née Potocka) die?

Katarzyna Kossakowska (née Potocka) died on 21 March 1803 in Sheptytskyi.

What was Katarzyna Kossakowska (née Potocka)'s occupation?

Katarzyna Kossakowska (née Potocka) was a correspondent, political activist and politician.

What nationality was Katarzyna Kossakowska (née Potocka)?

Katarzyna Kossakowska (née Potocka) was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Katarzyna Kossakowska (née Potocka)

· Wikidata: Q11736993

· DBpedia: Katarzyna Kossakowska

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MLA: "Katarzyna Kossakowska (née Potocka)." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/katarzyna-kossakowska-nee-potocka/.

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