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Krzysztof Opaliński

Krzysztof Opaliński was a poet, diplomat, politician, voivode, writer and satirist (1611–1655). He was born in Sieraków and died in Gmina Włoszakowice.

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Tytuł : Christophorus Comes de Bnin Opalenski Palatinus posnaniensis ... Adres wydawniczy : [1645] Gatunek : grafika holenderska; miedzioryt; portrety Forma i typ : grafiki i rysunki Opis fizyczny : 1 graf. : miedzior. ; 17,5x12,4 cm Sygn. pod kompoz.

Lucas Vorsterman · National Library of Poland · Public domain

Identity and origins

His recorded language was Polish.

He was the child of Piotr Opaliński and Zofia Kostka. He married Teresa Konstancja Czarnkowska. 3 children are recorded: Jan Karol Opaliński, Piotr Adam Opaliński and Zofia Krystyna Opalińska.

Identity

Krzysztof Opaliński is recorded with the occupation politician. Recorded as poet, diplomat, politician, voivode and writer.

Tytuł : Christophorus Comes de Bnin Opalenski Palatinus posnaniensis ... Adres wydawniczy : [1645] Gatunek : grafika holenderska; miedzioryt; portrety Forma i typ : grafiki i rysunki Opis fizyczny : 1 graf. : miedzior. ; 17,5x12,4 cm Sygn. pod kompoz.

Tytuł : Christophorus Comes de Bnin Opalenski Palatinus posnaniensis ... Adres wydawniczy : [1645] Gatunek : grafika holenderska; miedzioryt; portrety Forma i typ : grafiki i rysunki Opis fizyczny : 1 graf. : miedzior. ; 17,5x12,4 cm Sygn. pod kompoz.

Lucas Vorsterman · National Library of Poland

Tytuł : Christophorus Comes de Bnin Opalenski Palatinus posnaniensis ... Adres wydawniczy : [1645] Gatunek : grafika holenderska; miedzioryt; portrety Forma i typ : grafiki i rysunki Opis fizyczny : 1 graf. : miedzior. ; 17,5x12,4 cm Sygn. pod kompoz.

Tytuł : Christophorus Comes de Bnin Opalenski Palatinus posnaniensis ... Adres wydawniczy : [1645] Gatunek : grafika holenderska; miedzioryt; portrety Forma i typ : grafiki i rysunki Opis fizyczny : 1 graf. : miedzior. ; 17,5x12,4 cm Sygn. pod kompoz.

Lucas Vorsterman · National Library of Poland

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Life and career

The full dated record · 2 entries

  1. 1611

    Krzysztof Opaliński was born on 21 January 1611.

  2. 1655

    Krzysztof Opaliński died at Gmina Włoszakowice.

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Places

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  • Sieraków

    Birth place

  • Gmina Włoszakowice

    Death place

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