Michał Kleofas Ogiński

Michał Kleofas Ogiński (1765–1833) was a Russian composer, diplomat and politician.

Also recorded as Michael Cleophas Oginski; Ogiński, Michał Kleofas; Michał Kleofas Oginski.

Overview

Born at Guzów in 1765, died at Florence in 1833.

In detail

the recorded working language is Polish.

The field of work recorded is music, diplomacy and politics. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera. The authority associates the name with Romantic music.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Residence is recorded at Saint Petersburg and Vilnius. Positions recorded include Grand Treasurer of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and referendary of Lithuania. Membership is recorded of Targowica Confederation.

Distinctions recorded are Order of the White Eagle and Order of Saint Stanislaus.

Sources

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    “Michał Kleofas Ogiński”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q709977: Michał Kleofas Ogiński

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