Wacław Leszczyński
Polish archbishop (1605-1666)
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Summary
Wacław Leszczyński was born on August 15, 1605[1], in Baranów[2]. He died on April 1, 1666[3], in Gniezno[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Leszno[8]
- Place of burial: Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Łowicz[9]
- Father: Andrzej Leszczyński[10]
- Mother: Zofia Opalińska[11]
- Country of citizenship: Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[12]
- Position held: king's secretary at the Polish court[13], Q123997984[14], Roman Catholic bishop of Warmia[15], Roman Catholic Archbishop of Gniezno[16], Polish elector[17], bishop[18]
- Educated at: University of Padua[19]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Family: House of Leszczyński[22]
- Coat of arms: Wieniawa[23]
- Commons category: Wacław Leszczyński[24]
- Religious order: Society of Jesus[25]
- Family name: Leszczyński[26]
- Given name: Wacław[27]
- Described by source: Polish Biographical Dictionary[28]
- Participant in: 1648 Polish–Lithuanian royal election[29]
- Consecrator: Giovanni de Torres[30]
- Sibling: Jan Leszczyński[31]
Why It Matters
Wacław Leszczyński is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Wacław Leszczyński born?
Wacław Leszczyński was born in Baranów[2].
Where did Wacław Leszczyński die?
Wacław Leszczyński died in Gniezno[4].
Who were Wacław Leszczyński's parents?
Wacław Leszczyński's father was Andrzej Leszczyński[10]. Wacław Leszczyński's mother was Zofia Opalińska[11].
What did Wacław Leszczyński do for work?
Wacław Leszczyński worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6].
Where did Wacław Leszczyński go to school?
Wacław Leszczyński was educated at University of Padua[19].