About Piotr Myszkowski
Lived 1450 – 1505 (aged 54–55). Piotr Myszkowski was a military commander and official.
Piotr Myszkowski (c. 1450-1505 ) was a Polish magnate and military commander. He was the Crown Field Hetman (1499-1501), Voivode of Łęczyca (from 1501), Voivode of Bełz (from 1499), castellan of Oświęcim (1484-1489), Wieluń (1489-1494), Rozprza (1494-1497) and Nowy Sącz (from 1498).
In 1499, the king of Poland, Jan Olbracht, made him the commander of Obrona Potoczna ("General Defense"), a semi-regular force charged with protecting the southern border of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth from Tatar raids.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Piotr Myszkowski?
Polish noble
When was Piotr Myszkowski born?
Piotr Myszkowski was born in 1450 in Murów.
When did Piotr Myszkowski die?
Piotr Myszkowski died in 1505.
What was Piotr Myszkowski's occupation?
Piotr Myszkowski was a military commander and official.
What nationality was Piotr Myszkowski?
Piotr Myszkowski's recorded nationality: Crown of the Kingdom of Poland.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Piotr Myszkowski (hetman)
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