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Michał Jerzy Mniszech

1748 – 1806

Polish politician and military officer, as well as writer, poet, educator, historian, lawyer, and philosopher of the Enlightenment

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About Michał Jerzy Mniszech

Lived 1748 – 1806 (aged 57–58). Michał Jerzy Mniszech was a Polish diplomat and politician.

Count Michał Jerzy Wandalin Mniszech (1748 –1806 ) was a Polish nobleman.

Michal became Colonel in 1757, Crown Cupbearer in 1777, Lithuanian Grand Secretary in 1778, Chief of the Royal Chancellery in 1780. He served also as Lithuanian Court Marshal from 1781 until 1783 and Crown Grand Marshal from 1783 until 1793. In 1797 he was appointed Privy Councillor of state by Paul I. He was starosta of Lublin, Jawor, Słonim and Rostoki.

As one of the senators he participated in the Great Sejm.

Awards Knight of the Order of the White Eagle

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Important facts

Born

1748, Piła, Vyshnivets

Birth century

18th century

Died

14 March 1806, Vyshnivets

Occupation

Diplomat, politician

Nationality

Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth

Positions held

Great Marshal of the Crown, Mayor of Słonim, Picerna Regni, Court Marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania

Awards

Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky; Order of the White Eagle; Order of St. Andrew; Order of Saint Stanislaus

Also known as

Count Michał Jerzy Wandalin Mniszech, Michał Jerzy Wandalin Mniszech

Family & relationships

Spouse

Urszula Zamoyska

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Michał Jerzy Mniszech's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Michał Jerzy Mniszech?

Polish politician and military officer, as well as writer, poet, educator, historian, lawyer, and philosopher of the Enlightenment

When was Michał Jerzy Mniszech born?

Michał Jerzy Mniszech was born in 1748 in Piła, Vyshnivets.

When did Michał Jerzy Mniszech die?

Michał Jerzy Mniszech died on 14 March 1806 in Vyshnivets.

What was Michał Jerzy Mniszech's occupation?

Michał Jerzy Mniszech was a diplomat and politician.

What nationality was Michał Jerzy Mniszech?

Michał Jerzy Mniszech was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michał Jerzy Mniszech

· Wikidata: Q33071

· DBpedia: Michał Jerzy Mniszech

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