Jan Andrzej Morsztyn

Polish poet (1621–1693)
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Summary

Jan Andrzej Morsztyn was born on June 24, 1621[1], in Raciborsko[2]. He died on January 8, 1693[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (174 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Wiśnicz Mały[9]
  • Date of birth: June 26, 1621[10], July 24, 1621[11]
  • Date of death: January 18, 1693[12], January 8, 1693[13]
  • Father: Andrzej Morsztyn[14]
  • Spouse: Catherine Gordon[15]
  • Child: Izabela Elżbieta Czartoryska (née Morsztyn)[16], Ludwika Maria Morsztyn[17]
  • Country of citizenship: Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[18]
  • Ethnic group: Poles[19]
  • Position held: Deputy to the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[20], Grand Podskarbi[21], king's secretary at the Polish court[22], Polish elector[23], Crown referendary[24], Q65556215[25], Q65560671[26], Q66190046[27], Q66201328[28], Q66201174[29], Q66201053[30]
  • Educated at: Leiden University[31]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[32], Polish Brethren[33], Catholic Church[34]
  • Sex or gender: male[35]
  • Family: Morsztyn family[36]
  • Coat of arms: Leliwa[37]
  • Commons category: Jan Andrzej Morsztyn[38]
  • Family name: Morsztyn[39]
  • Given name: Jan[40]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Jan Andrzej Morsztyn[41]
  • Described by source: New Encyclopedic Dictionary[42], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[43], Polish Biographical Dictionary[44]
  • Participant in: 1669 Polish–Lithuanian royal election[45], 1674 Polish–Lithuanian royal election[46]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[47]
  • Commons Creator page: Jan Andrzej Morsztyn[48]
  • Name in native language: Jan Andrzej Morsztyn[49]

Why It Matters

Jan Andrzej Morsztyn has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Jan Andrzej Morsztyn born?

Jan Andrzej Morsztyn was born in Raciborsko[2].

Where did Jan Andrzej Morsztyn die?

Jan Andrzej Morsztyn died in Paris[4].

Who were Jan Andrzej Morsztyn's parents?

Jan Andrzej Morsztyn's father was Andrzej Morsztyn[14].

Who was Jan Andrzej Morsztyn married to?

Jan Andrzej Morsztyn's spouses include Catherine Gordon[15].

What did Jan Andrzej Morsztyn do for work?

Jan Andrzej Morsztyn worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and politician[7].

Where did Jan Andrzej Morsztyn go to school?

Jan Andrzej Morsztyn was educated at Leiden University[31].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . theeuropeanlibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . Great Russian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Great Russian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [35] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . Q123985090. wikidata.org.
  10. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  12. [24] ↑ . Q123985090. wikidata.org.
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  21. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [6] ↑ . info-poland.buffalo.edu. info-poland.buffalo.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [37] ↑ . Sejm-Wielki.pl. wikidata.org.
  31. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [1] ↑ . Great Russian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [10] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [11] ↑ . WeRelate. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [12] ↑ . Sejm-Wielki.pl. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [13] ↑ . Sejm-Wielki.pl. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  43. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  46. [47] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  47. [48] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  48. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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