Jan Tarnowski

Polish noble and writer
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Jan Tarnowski

Summary

Jan Tarnowski is a human[1]. Born in Tarnów[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1488[3]. He died in Wiewiórka, Podkarpackie Voivodeship[4]. He died on May 16, 1561[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jan Tarnowski was born in Tarnów[2].
  • Jan Tarnowski died in Wiewiórka, Podkarpackie Voivodeship[4].
  • Jan Tarnowski was born on January 1, 1488[3].
  • Jan Tarnowski died on May 16, 1561[5].
  • Jan Tarnowski is buried at Tarnów[9].
  • Jan Tarnowski's father was Jan Amor Iunior Tarnowski[10].
  • Jan Tarnowski's mother was Barbara of Rożnów[11].
  • Jan Tarnowski was married to Q26828024[12].
  • Among Jan Tarnowski's spouses was Zofia Szydłowiecka[13].
  • A child of Jan Tarnowski was Zofia Tarnowska[14].
  • A child of Jan Tarnowski was Jan Krzysztof Tarnowski[15].
  • A child of Jan Tarnowski was Q126082982[16].
  • Jan Tarnowski held citizenship in Kingdom of Poland[17].
  • Jan Tarnowski worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Jan Tarnowski worked as a writer[7].
  • Jan Tarnowski held the position of castellan of Kraków[18].
  • Jan Tarnowski held the position of Russian voivode[19].
  • Jan Tarnowski held the position of Great Hetman of the Crown[20].
  • Jan Tarnowski held the position of Kraków voivode[21].
  • Jan Tarnowski held the position of Sandomierz voivode[22].
  • Jan Tarnowski held the position of Q51845254[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Jan Tarnowski is Consilium rationis bellicae[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Jan Tarnowski is De bello cum Turcis gerendo[25].
  • Jan Tarnowski received the Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[26].
  • Jan Tarnowski is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Jan Tarnowski's place of birth was Tarnów[2]. He was born on January 1, 1488[3]. His father was Jan Amor Iunior Tarnowski[10]. His mother was Barbara of Rożnów[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and writer[7]. Positions held include castellan of Kraków[18], a castellany[28], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[29]; Russian voivode[19], in Crown of the Kingdom of Poland[30], founded in 1434[31]; Great Hetman of the Crown[20], a Slavic title[32], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[33], founded in 1503[34]; Kraków voivode[21]; Sandomierz voivode[22], in Crown of the Kingdom of Poland[35]; and Q51845254[23].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Consilium rationis bellicae[24], a literary work[36] and De bello cum Turcis gerendo[25].

Recognition

Jan Tarnowski received the Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[26].

Personal Life

Spouses include Q26828024[12] and Zofia Szydłowiecka[13], of Kingdom of Poland[37]. Children include Zofia Tarnowska[14], 1534–1570[38], of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[39]; Jan Krzysztof Tarnowski[15], 1537–1567[40], of Kingdom of Poland[41]; and Q126082982[16], of Kingdom of Poland[42].

Death and Burial

Jan Tarnowski died on May 16, 1561[5]. He passed away in Wiewiórka, Podkarpackie Voivodeship[4]. Burial took place at Tarnów[9].

Why It Matters

Jan Tarnowski ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Jan Tarnowski born?

Born in Tarnów[2], Jan Tarnowski…

Where did Jan Tarnowski die?

Jan Tarnowski died in Wiewiórka, Podkarpackie Voivodeship[4].

Who were Jan Tarnowski's parents?

Jan Tarnowski's father was Jan Amor Iunior Tarnowski[10]. Jan Tarnowski's mother was Barbara of Rożnów[11].

Who was Jan Tarnowski married to?

Jan Tarnowski's spouses include Q26828024[12] and Zofia Szydłowiecka[13].

What did Jan Tarnowski do for work?

Jan Tarnowski worked as diplomat[6] and writer[7].

What awards did Jan Tarnowski receive?

Honors received include Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Q123985090. wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . Kniaziowie litewsko-ruscy od końca czternastego wieku. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Tarnowski, Johann Magnus (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, writer
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Barbara of Rożnów
    Occupation
    Different from Jan Amor Tarnowski
    Award received Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre
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