Ulryk Hozjusz
Polish noble
About Ulryk Hozjusz
Lived 1455 – 1535 (aged 79–80). Ulryk Hozjusz was a Lithuanian mintmaster.
Ulrich Hosius (; ; ; –1535 in Vilnius) was a noble of German descent from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. He is known for supervising several large construction projects in Vilnius. His son Stanislaus Hosius rose to the ranks of a Catholic bishop, cardinal and Papal legate.
Biography Royal mint Hosius was born in Pforzheim. His brother served at the court of the Margraviate of Baden. Hosius married a widow from Kraków in 1500 and became city's resident in 1503. Together with two relatives, he supplied silver to the royal mint.
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Who was Ulryk Hozjusz?
Polish noble
When was Ulryk Hozjusz born?
Ulryk Hozjusz was born in 1455 in Pforzheim.
When did Ulryk Hozjusz die?
Ulryk Hozjusz died in 1535 in Vilnius.
What was Ulryk Hozjusz's occupation?
Ulryk Hozjusz was a mintmaster.
What nationality was Ulryk Hozjusz?
Ulryk Hozjusz was Lithuanian.
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