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Krzysztof Ossoliński

1587 – 1645

Polish noble

Military personnel Politician Voivode
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Lived 1587 – 1645 (aged 57). Krzysztof Ossoliński was a Polish military personnel, politician and voivode.

Krzysztof Ossoliński (28 April 1587 – 24 February 1645) was a Polish–Lithuanian nobleman (szlachcic).

He was podstoli of Sandomierz since 1618, podkomorzy of Sandomierz since 1619, castellan sadecki in 1633, wojnicki in 1636, voivode of Sandomierz Voivodeship in 1638, starost stobnicki, ropczycki and wolbromski.

He was the brother of kanclerz (chancellor) Jerzy Ossoliński and an important figure in the contemporary politics of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.

He was the founder of Krzyżtopór, a Baroque castle that was reduced to ruin during the Swedish invasion of 1655.

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Important facts

Born
28 April 1587, Bukowsko
Birth century
16th century
Died
24 February 1645, Kraków
Occupation
Military personnel, politician, voivode
Nationality
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Education
University of Graz, University of Bologna, University of Padua
Positions held
Sandomierz voivode, Polish elector, Deputy of Crown Tribunal, Podkomorzy of Sandomier

Family & relationships

Spouse
Elżbieta Firlej
Spouse
Zofia Cikowska
Spouse
Zofia Krasińska
Parent
Jadwiga Sienieńska
Parent
Jan Zbigniew Ossoliński

People in Krzysztof Ossoliński's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Jerzy Ossoliński
Jerzy Ossoliński
1595 – 1650
Politician

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Krzysztof Ossoliński?

Polish noble

When was Krzysztof Ossoliński born?

Krzysztof Ossoliński was born on 28 April 1587 in Bukowsko.

When did Krzysztof Ossoliński die?

Krzysztof Ossoliński died on 24 February 1645 in Kraków.

What was Krzysztof Ossoliński's occupation?

Krzysztof Ossoliński was a military personnel, politician and voivode.

What nationality was Krzysztof Ossoliński?

Krzysztof Ossoliński was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Krzysztof Ossoliński

· Wikidata: Q6440186

· DBpedia: Krzysztof Ossoliński

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