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Michał Jerzy Poniatowski

1736 – 1794

Catholic archbishop

Catholic priest Catholic deacon Catholic bishop
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About Michał Jerzy Poniatowski

Lived 1736 – 1794 (aged 57). Michał Jerzy Poniatowski was a Polish catholic priest, catholic deacon, catholic bishop and bishop.

Prince Michał Jerzy Poniatowski (12 October 1736 – 12 August 1794) was a Polish nobleman.

Abbot of Tyniec and Czerwińsk (opat tyniecki i czerwinski), Bishop of Płock and Coadjutor Bishop of Kraków (koadiutor krakowski) from 1773, and Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland from 1784.

He was made a knight of the Order of the White Eagle on 25 November 1764. Nine days later, on 4 December, he was made a prince by his brother, the last king of Poland, Stanisław August Poniatowski.

He was made a royal member of the Royal Society in 1791.

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Important facts

Born
12 October 1736, Gdańsk
Birth century
18th century
Died
12 August 1794, Warsaw
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, Catholic bishop, bishop
Nationality
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Poland
Positions held
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Gniezno, Commendatory abbot, Diocesan bishop, Titular bishop
Awards
Order of the White Eagle; Order of Saint Stanislaus; Royal Fellow of the Royal Society
Also known as
Michal Jerzy Poniatowski

Family & relationships

Parent
Konstancja Czartoryska (1700-1759)
Parent
Stanislaw Poniatowski (1676-1762)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Michał Jerzy Poniatowski?

Catholic archbishop (1736-1794)

When was Michał Jerzy Poniatowski born?

Michał Jerzy Poniatowski was born on 12 October 1736 in Gdańsk.

When did Michał Jerzy Poniatowski die?

Michał Jerzy Poniatowski died on 12 August 1794 in Warsaw.

What was Michał Jerzy Poniatowski's occupation?

Michał Jerzy Poniatowski was a catholic priest, catholic deacon, catholic bishop and bishop.

What nationality was Michał Jerzy Poniatowski?

Michał Jerzy Poniatowski was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michał Jerzy Poniatowski

· Wikidata: Q2626375

· DBpedia: Michał Jerzy Poniatowski

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