Ilia Ostrogski
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| Noble Family Szlachta The szlachta was a legally privileged noble class with origins in the Kingdom of Poland. It gained considerable institutional privileges during the 1333-1370 reign of Casimir the Great. In 1413, following a series of tentative personal unions between the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of... |
Ostrogski Ostrogski Ostrogski was one of the greatest Ruthenian princely families of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.They were most likely of Rurikid stock and descended from Sviatopolk II of Kiev. Some scholars however claim their descent from Galicia-Volhynia line of Rurikid dynasty. Vasilko Romanovich Prince of... |
| Coat of Arms Polish heraldry Polish heraldry is a branch of heraldry focused on studying the development of coats of arms in the lands of historical Poland , as well as specifically-Polish traits of heraldry. The term is also used to refer to Polish heraldic system, as opposed to systems used elsewhere, notably in Western Europe... |
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| Parents | Konstanty Ostrogski Konstanty Ostrogski Konstanty Iwanowicz Ostrogski was a Lithuanian duke of slavonic origin and a Grand Hetman of Lithuania since September 11, 1497, until his death. As a speaker of the Ruthenian language he is considered to be one of the precursors of the Belarusian language and a national hero in Belarus.He... Tatiana Koretska |
| Consorts | Beata Kościelecka |
| Children | Elizaveta (Halszka) Elizaveta Ostrogska Princess Elizaveta Ostrogska , also known as Halszka, was the only child of Prince Ilia Ostrogski and Beata Kościelecka.-Biography:Born in the Ostrog castle 1539 year, soon after her father died... |
| Date of Birth | 1510 |
| Place of Birth | ? |
| Date of Death | 1539 |
| Place of Death | ? |
Knyaz
Knyaz
Kniaz, knyaz or knez is a Slavic title found in most Slavic languages, denoting a royal nobility rank. It is usually translated into English as either Prince or less commonly as Duke....
Ilia Aleksander Konstantynovich Ostrogski or Elias
Elias
Elias is the Latin transliteration of the Greek name , which in turn is the Hellenized form of the , meaning "Yahweh is my God". Another form of Eliyahu in English is Elijah.The name belonged most notably to Elijah , the Hebrew prophet...
(1510 - 1539) was only one son of Konstanty Ostrogski
Konstanty Ostrogski
Konstanty Iwanowicz Ostrogski was a Lithuanian duke of slavonic origin and a Grand Hetman of Lithuania since September 11, 1497, until his death. As a speaker of the Ruthenian language he is considered to be one of the precursors of the Belarusian language and a national hero in Belarus.He...
from his first marriage with Tatiana Koretska; Bratslav
Bratslav
Bratslav |Breslov]] as the name of a Hasidic group, which originated from this town) is a townlet in Ukraine, located in the Nemyriv Raion of Vinnytsia Oblast, by the Southern Bug river. It is a medieval European city having dramatically lost its importance during 19th-20th centuries...
and Vinnytsia
Vinnytsia
Vinnytsia is a city located on the banks of the Southern Bug, in central Ukraine. It is the administrative center of Vinnytsia Oblast.-Names:...
starost.
Biography
When he was 13, his father Konstanty signed a deal with Jerzy Radziwiłł about marriage with his daughter Anna Elżbieta Radziwiłł, then agreement was changed and Barbara Radziwiłł was promised for Prince Ilia. Finally King by himselve cancelled it asked by Ilia, who fall in love with Beata Kościelecka.On February 3, 1539 married Beata Kościelecka, supposed to be an illegitimate daughter of King Sigismund I the Old
Sigismund I the Old
Sigismund I of Poland , of the Jagiellon dynasty, reigned as King of Poland and also as the Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1506 until 1548...
and Katarzyna Telniczanka. Ceremonial took place in Wawel
Wawel
Wawel is an architectural complex erected over many centuries atop a limestone outcrop on the left bank of the Vistula River in Kraków, Poland, at an altitude of 228 metres above the sea level. It is a place of great significance to the Polish people. The Royal Castle with an armoury and the...
, day after Isabella Jagiełło married Hungarian King John Zápolya. Wedding was very rich, with tournaments in which participated Prince Ilia and Sigismund II Augustus, who dueled each other. At that time Ilia adopted Roman Catholicism. Prince Ostrogski lost this duel, was dumped from his horse and "beated that badly, that for half of the year was complaineing". It could be the reason of his death.
He had with Beata Kościelecka one daughter Elizaveta (Halszka)
Elizaveta Ostrogska
Princess Elizaveta Ostrogska , also known as Halszka, was the only child of Prince Ilia Ostrogski and Beata Kościelecka.-Biography:Born in the Ostrog castle 1539 year, soon after her father died...
, born after his death.
Died on August 15, 1539. According to his testament, Elżbieta was given under protection of Sigismund II Augustus.