About Teodor Andrzej Potocki
Lived 1664 – 1738 (aged 74). Teodor Andrzej Potocki was a Polish catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Teodor Andrzej Potocki (13 February 1664 – 12 December 1738) was a Polish nobleman (szlachcic), Primate of Poland, interrex in 1733.
Teodor was Rector of Przemyśl and canon of Kraków since 1687, Bishop of Chełmno since 1699 and Bishop of Warmia (Ermland) since 1711. In 1722 Teodor became Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland.
He became interrex after the death of Augustus II of Poland and led the election of a new king in Wola. In 1733 he declared and crowned Stanisław I Leszczyński as the successor to Augustus II on the Polish throne. He supported Leszczyński during the following War of the Polish Succession.
Teodor was a protector of the Jesuit Order and benefactor of churches, monasteries and palaces.
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Who was Teodor Andrzej Potocki?
Polish noble
When was Teodor Andrzej Potocki born?
Teodor Andrzej Potocki was born on 13 February 1664 in Moscow.
When did Teodor Andrzej Potocki die?
Teodor Andrzej Potocki died on 12 November 1738 in Warsaw.
What was Teodor Andrzej Potocki's occupation?
Teodor Andrzej Potocki was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Teodor Andrzej Potocki?
Teodor Andrzej Potocki was Polish.
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