Jan Sobiepan Zamoyski

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Jan Sobiepan Zamoyski (before 1665, portrait by an unknown painter)

January Sobiepan Zamoyski (* 9. January 1627 in Zamosc , † 2. April 1665 ) was a Polish nobleman , magnate , General and officials in the civil service of the Republic of Poland-Lithuania ( Republic of the Polish Crown [Kingdom of Poland] and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania ) . As the son of Tomasz Zamoyski and Katarzyna Zamoyska, nee Princess Ostrogska , he came from the Zamoyski family .

Life

Jan Sobiepan Zamoyski was Voivode of Kiev ( Kiev Voivodeship ) from 1658 and of Sandomir ( Sandomierz Voivodeship ) from 1653 and Krajczy (Latin incisor Regni ) from 1653 and from 1655 cupbearer of the Polish crown , as well as Starost of Kałuszyn and Rostoki. As General of Podolia , he was mainly active in the military field. For example, he was able to successfully defend his homeland, which was reinforced with fortress walls, against the Swedes at the time of the "Swedish Flood", 1655-1660 . He also provided more than 300 armed hussars for the battle of Warka and also took part in the fighting. The battle took place on the territory of the Sandomir Voivodeship controlled by Jan Zamoyski as voivod. The nickname Sobiepan is a nickname he received because of his bravery and dedication. The writer Henryk Sienkiewicz portrays him as a hero at the time of the "Swedish Flood".

Marriage and offspring

In 1658 Jan married the French nobleman and lady-in-waiting of the Queen, Maria Kazimiera d´Arquien , who later went to King Jan III. Sobieski was married. With her he had three daughters, all of whom died in childhood.

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personal data
SURNAME Zamoyski, Jan Sobiepan
BRIEF DESCRIPTION General of Podolia, Crown Chancellor, Voivode of Kiev and Sandomierz
DATE OF BIRTH January 9, 1627
PLACE OF BIRTH Zamość
DATE OF DEATH April 2, 1665
Place of death Zamość