Krasiński

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The noble coat of arms of the von Krasiński family, Ślepowron coat of arms community

Krasiński is the name of an important Polish noble family, the feminine form of the name is Krasińska . The family belonged to the magnates of the Szlachta .

Significant bearers of this name were:

  • Adam Stanisław Krasiński (1714–1800), bishop, president of the Crown Tribunal, founder of the Bar Confederation
  • Wincenty Krasiński (1782–1858), Polish nobleman, politician and military leader, father of Zygmunt Krasiński
  • Zygmunt Krasiński (1812-1859), Polish poet and playwright, son of Wincenty Krasiński