Leon Potocki

Polish writer (1799-1864)
Person human Q3918917
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Summary

Leon Potocki is a human[1]. He was born in Kochanava[2]. He was born on July 14, 1799[3]. He died in Riga[4]. He died on December 6, 1864[5]. He worked as a writer[6], memoirist[7], diplomat[8], and politician[9]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kochanava[2].
  • Leon Potocki passed away in Riga[4].
  • Leon Potocki was born on July 14, 1799[3].
  • Leon Potocki died on December 6, 1864[5].
  • Leon Potocki's father was Stanisław Potocki[11].
  • Leon Potocki's mother was Józefa Sołłohub[12].
  • Leon Potocki was married to Józefa Kossakowska[13].
  • A child of Leon Potocki was Jadwiga Potocka[14].
  • Leon Potocki held citizenship in Poland[15].
  • Leon Potocki held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Leon Potocki worked as a writer[6].
  • Leon Potocki's professions included memoirist[7].
  • Leon Potocki worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Leon Potocki worked as a politician[9].
  • Leon Potocki held the position of Geheimrat[17].
  • Leon Potocki's education included a stint at Svislač gymnasium[18].
  • Leon Potocki received the Order of Saint Stanislaus[19].
  • Leon Potocki is recorded as male[20].
  • Leon Potocki's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Leon Potocki's family is recorded as House of Potocki (Pilawa)[22].
  • Leon Potocki's coat of arms is recorded as Pilawa[23].
  • Leon Potocki's family name is recorded as Potocki[24].
  • Leon Potocki's given name is recorded as Leon[25].
  • Leon Potocki's given name is recorded as Leon[26].
  • Leon Potocki's pseudonym is recorded as Bonawentura z Kochanowa[27].

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Origins and Family

Leon Potocki was born in Kochanava[2]. He was born on July 14, 1799[3]. His father was Stanisław Potocki[11]. His mother was Józefa Sołłohub[12].

Education

Leon Potocki was educated at Svislač gymnasium[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], memoirist[7], diplomat[8], and politician[9]. Leon Potocki held the position of Geheimrat[17].

Recognition

Leon Potocki received the Order of Saint Stanislaus[19].

Personal Life

Leon Potocki was married to Józefa Kossakowska[13]. A child of him was Jadwiga Potocka[14].

Death and Burial

Leon Potocki died on December 6, 1864[5]. He died in Riga[4].

Why It Matters

Leon Potocki is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Leon Potocki born?

Born in Kochanava[2].

Where did Leon Potocki die?

Leon Potocki died in Riga[4].

Who were Leon Potocki's parents?

Leon Potocki's father was Stanisław Potocki[11]. Leon Potocki's mother was Józefa Sołłohub[12].

Who was Leon Potocki married to?

Leon Potocki's spouses include Józefa Kossakowska[13].

What did Leon Potocki do for work?

Leon Potocki worked as writer[6], memoirist[7], diplomat[8], and politician[9].

Where did Leon Potocki go to school?

Leon Potocki was educated at Svislač gymnasium[18].

What awards did Leon Potocki receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . Sejm-Wielki.pl. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . International Music Score Library Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . International Music Score Library Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nlb authority id (belarus) → NLB-ar96957
    Wikipedia languages → ['be', 'be_x_old', 'pl', 'ru']
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  2. 20w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → writer, memoirist, diplomat +1
    Position held → Geheimrat
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → writer, memoirist, diplomat +1
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  4. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Kochanava
    Different from → Q61883360
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Polish
    Given name → Leon, Leon
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