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Michał Kazimierz "Rybeńko" Radziwiłł

1702 – 1762

Polish-Lithuanian noble

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Lived 1702 – 1762 (aged 59). Michał Kazimierz "Rybeńko" Radziwiłł was a Polish diplomat, politician and voivode.

Prince Michał Kazimierz Radziwiłł (, ; 13 June 1702 – 15 May 1762) was a Polish–Lithuanian noble. A member of the aristocratic Radziwiłł family, he was frequently referred to by his sobriquet (known from his idiolect phrase) Rybeńko (Žuvelė, Рыбанька), to distinguish him from the other Michał Kazimierz Radziwiłł. Ordynat of Niasviž and Olyka, owner of Biržai, Dubingiai, Slutsk, Kopyła and Shumsk.

He was a Master of the Horse of Lithuania since 1728, Court Marshal of Lithuania since 1734, Field Lithuanian Hetman and castellan of Trakai since 1737, castellan of Vilnius since 1742, voivode of Vilnius and Grand Lithuanian Hetman since 1744. Like his father, he was the starost of a number of towns, including Przemyśl, Bratslav, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Człuchów, Krzeczów, Ovruch, Nowy Targ, Parczew, Osiek and Kaunas.

On 23 April 1725 in Bilokrynytsia (pol. Biala Krynica) he married Urszula Franciszka Wiśniowiecka. Later married Anna Luiza Mycielska on 2 January 1754 in Lviv. Awarded with the Order of the White Eagle in August 1727.

The treatment of his medical problems included 56 bleedings, 30 applications of leeches, and 13 cuppings. These treatments have been described as illustrative demonstrations of medical interventions available to the wealthy at the time.

His former lover was Maria Karolina Sobieska, granddaughter of John III Sobieski.

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Great Hetman of Lithuania, Kasztelan trocki, Voivode of Trakai, Voivode of Vilnius
Awards
Order of the White Eagle (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth); Order of St. Andrew; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky; Order of Saint Hubert

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Michał Kazimierz "Rybeńko" Radziwiłł?

Polish-Lithuanian noble (1702-1762)

When was Michał Kazimierz "Rybeńko" Radziwiłł born?

Michał Kazimierz "Rybeńko" Radziwiłł was born on 13 June 1702 in Olyka.

When did Michał Kazimierz "Rybeńko" Radziwiłł die?

Michał Kazimierz "Rybeńko" Radziwiłł died on 15 May 1762 in Niasviž.

What was Michał Kazimierz "Rybeńko" Radziwiłł's occupation?

Michał Kazimierz "Rybeńko" Radziwiłł was a diplomat, politician and voivode.

What nationality was Michał Kazimierz "Rybeńko" Radziwiłł?

Michał Kazimierz "Rybeńko" Radziwiłł was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michał Kazimierz "Rybeńko" Radziwiłł

· Wikidata: Q1376667

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