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Franciszek Ksawery Chomiński

Franciszek Ksawery Chomiński (1740–1809) was a linguist, poet and translator.

Biography

Born at Grand Duchy of Lithuania in 1740, died in Vilnius in 1809.

The recorded working language is Polish.

Positions recorded include Deputy to the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Marshals of the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Distinctions recorded are Order of the White Eagle (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth) and Order of Saint Stanislaus.

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  • Grand Duchy of Lithuania

    Birth place

  • Vilnius

    Death place

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 17 August 2026.

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