Jan Zamoyski

Polish magnate, statesman and military commander (1542–1605)
Person human Q382439
Jan Zamoyski
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Jan Zamoyski

Summary

Jan Zamoyski is a human[1]. He was born in Skokówka[2]. He was born on March 19, 1542[3]. He died in Zamość[4]. He died on June 3, 1605[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jan Zamoyski was born in Skokówka[2].
  • Jan Zamoyski passed away in Zamość[4].
  • Jan Zamoyski was born on March 19, 1542[3].
  • Jan Zamoyski died on June 3, 1605[5].
  • Burial took place at Cathedral of the Resurrection and St. Thomas the Apostle, Zamość[9].
  • Jan Zamoyski's father was Stanisław Zamoyski[10].
  • Among Jan Zamoyski's spouses was Anna Ossolińska[11].
  • Jan Zamoyski was married to Krystyna Radziwiłł[12].
  • Jan Zamoyski was married to Gryzelda Bathory[13].
  • Jan Zamoyski was married to Barbara Tarnowska[14].
  • A child of Jan Zamoyski was Tomasz Zamoyski[15].
  • Jan Zamoyski held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[16].
  • Jan Zamoyski worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Jan Zamoyski worked as a politician[7].
  • Jan Zamoyski held the position of Chancellor of Poland[17].
  • Jan Zamoyski held the position of Great Hetman of the Crown[18].
  • Jan Zamoyski held the position of Q11836279[19].
  • Jan Zamoyski held the position of king's secretary at the Polish court[20].
  • Jan Zamoyski held the position of Vice-Chancellor of the Crown[21].
  • Jan Zamoyski held the position of Q27002434[22].
  • Jan Zamoyski was educated at University of Paris[23].
  • Jan Zamoyski's education included a stint at University of Padua[24].
  • Jan Zamoyski's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[25].
  • Jan Zamoyski's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].
  • Jan Zamoyski is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Jan Zamoyski was born in Skokówka[2]. He was born on March 19, 1542[3]. His father was Stanisław Zamoyski[10].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[23], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30] and University of Padua[24], a university[31], in Italy[32], founded in 1222[33], headquartered in Padua[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Chancellor of Poland[17], a position[35], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[36]; Great Hetman of the Crown[18], a Slavic title[37], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[38], founded in 1503[39]; Q11836279[19], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[40]; king's secretary at the Polish court[20], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[41]; Vice-Chancellor of the Crown[21], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[42]; and Q27002434[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anna Ossolińska[11], of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[43]; Krystyna Radziwiłł[12], 1560–1580[44], of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[45]; Gryzelda Bathory[13], 1569–1590[46]; and Barbara Tarnowska[14], of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[47]. A child of Jan Zamoyski was Tomasz Zamoyski[15]. Religious affiliations include Reformed Christianity[25], a Christian denominational family[48], founded in 1519[49] and Catholic Church[26], a Christian denomination[50], in Vatican City[51], founded in 0001[52], headquartered in Vatican City[53].

Death and Burial

Jan Zamoyski died on June 3, 1605[5]. He passed away in Zamość[4]. The cause of death was stroke[54]. Burial took place at Cathedral of the Resurrection and St. Thomas the Apostle, Zamość[9].

Why It Matters

Jan Zamoyski ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Jan Zamoyski born?

Jan Zamoyski was born in Skokówka[2].

Where did Jan Zamoyski die?

Jan Zamoyski passed away in Zamość[4].

Who were Jan Zamoyski's parents?

Jan Zamoyski's father was Stanisław Zamoyski[10].

Who was Jan Zamoyski married to?

Jan Zamoyski's spouses include Anna Ossolińska[11], Krystyna Radziwiłł[12], Gryzelda Bathory[13], and Barbara Tarnowska[14].

What did Jan Zamoyski do for work?

Jan Zamoyski worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Jan Zamoyski go to school?

Jan Zamoyski was educated at University of Paris[23] and University of Padua[24].

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  6. [12] . Q121885404. wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . Q123985090. wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  26. [53] . 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. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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