Maksymilian Ossoliński
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Maksymilian Ossoliński was a Polish-Lithuanian nobleman and politician. He was Chamberlain of Sandomierz
(1633), Treasurer
of the Crown Court (1636–1648), Castellan of Czersk
(1648) and Starost of Bieck and Malbork
.
(1587–1645) (voivode of Sandomierz
) and Jerzy Ossoliński
(1595–1650) ( Treasurer, governor, Chancellor of the Crown). He studied with his brother Jerzy with the Jesuits in Lublin
in 1596, and then at universities in Western Europe. He visited Italy and the Netherlands. Upon his return to Poland in 1607 he was courtier to Marcin Szyszkowski
, and later was a royal courtier.
In 1618, he began his long career as a deputy of the province of Sandomierz
. His military career saw him participate in the Battle of Chocim, where he led his own division. In the years 1626-1629, alongside his elder brother Krzysztof, he took part in the campaign against the Swedes in Prussia. He participated in the expedition against Russia's invasion of Smolensk
(the Smolensk War
). In 1633 his elder brother assumed the office of chamberlain of Sandomierz and in 1636, his brother Jerzy assumed the office of Treasurer of the Court.
, Klimontów
, Krzelów
, Zgórsko, Mielec
, Sadowice
and Przyt. He also continued his fathers work in the expensive construction of the Dominican monastery in Klimontów
. In 1611 he married Helena Kazanowską (deceased before 1636), and about the year 1643 he married Katarzyną Głębocką.
With his first wife had these children, such as:
He died in late 1654, well into his nineties, and was buried on January 28, 1655 in the basement of the Dominican convent of Klimontów
.
Sandomierz
Sandomierz is a city in south-eastern Poland with 25,714 inhabitants . Situated in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship , previously in Tarnobrzeg Voivodeship . It is the capital of Sandomierz County . Sandomierz is known for its Old Town, a major tourist attraction...
(1633), Treasurer
Podskarbi
Podskarbi in Poland then in Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was minister responsible for the treasury. Since 1569 also a senatorial office. The title although meaning treasurer can be deconstructed as "under[King]-treasury" - treasury as an old-fashioned adjective...
of the Crown Court (1636–1648), Castellan of Czersk
Czersk
Czersk is a town in northern Poland in Chojnice County, Pomeranian Voivodeship.On July 1, 2006 this municipality celebrated 80 years of granting this community the status of city....
(1648) and Starost of Bieck and Malbork
Malbork
Malbork is a town in northern Poland in the Żuławy region , with 38,478 inhabitants . Situated in the Pomeranian Voivodeship since 1999, it was previously assigned to Elbląg Voivodeship...
.
Biography
Born in 1588 into the Ossoliński family of nobles, he was the third son of Jana Zbigniewa (1555–1623) (MP, Speaker of the Sejm (1601)) and Matką Maksymiliana. His brothers were Krzysztof OssolińskiKrzysztof Ossolinski
Krzysztof Ossoliński was a Polish-Lithuanian szlachcic .He was Podstoli of Sandomierz since 1618, Podkomorzy of Sandomierz since 1619, Castellan sadecki in 1633, wojnicki in 1636, voivode of Sandomierz Voivodeship in 1638, Starost stobnicki, ropczycki and wolbromski.Brother of Kanclerz Jerzy...
(1587–1645) (voivode of Sandomierz
Sandomierz
Sandomierz is a city in south-eastern Poland with 25,714 inhabitants . Situated in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship , previously in Tarnobrzeg Voivodeship . It is the capital of Sandomierz County . Sandomierz is known for its Old Town, a major tourist attraction...
) and Jerzy Ossoliński
Jerzy Ossolinski
Prince Jerzy Ossoliński was a Polish szlachcic, Crown Court Treasurer from 1632, voivode of Sandomierz from 1636, Reichsfürst since 1634, Crown Deputy Chancellor from 1639, Great Crown Chancellor from 1643, starost of Bydgoszcz , Lubomel , Puck and Bolim , magnate, politician and diplomat...
(1595–1650) ( Treasurer, governor, Chancellor of the Crown). He studied with his brother Jerzy with the Jesuits in Lublin
Lublin
Lublin is the ninth largest city in Poland. It is the capital of Lublin Voivodeship with a population of 350,392 . Lublin is also the largest Polish city east of the Vistula river...
in 1596, and then at universities in Western Europe. He visited Italy and the Netherlands. Upon his return to Poland in 1607 he was courtier to Marcin Szyszkowski
Marcin Szyszkowski
Marcin II Szyszkowski of Ostoja Coat of Arms was a notable Polish priest who attended the Jesuit school of Kalisz and became bishop of Lutsk, Płock and finally of Kraków. In the power of the Bishop of Kraków, he also became Prince of Siewierz.- Life and education :Szyszkowski was born into a noble...
, and later was a royal courtier.
In 1618, he began his long career as a deputy of the province of Sandomierz
Sandomierz
Sandomierz is a city in south-eastern Poland with 25,714 inhabitants . Situated in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship , previously in Tarnobrzeg Voivodeship . It is the capital of Sandomierz County . Sandomierz is known for its Old Town, a major tourist attraction...
. His military career saw him participate in the Battle of Chocim, where he led his own division. In the years 1626-1629, alongside his elder brother Krzysztof, he took part in the campaign against the Swedes in Prussia. He participated in the expedition against Russia's invasion of Smolensk
Smolensk
Smolensk is a city and the administrative center of Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located on the Dnieper River. Situated west-southwest of Moscow, this walled city was destroyed several times throughout its long history since it was on the invasion routes of both Napoleon and Hitler. Today, Smolensk...
(the Smolensk War
Smolensk War
The Smolensk War was a conflict fought between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Russia.Hostilities began in October 1632 when Tsar forces tried to recapture the city of Smolensk, a former Russian possession. Small military engagements produced mixed results for both sides, but the surrender...
). In 1633 his elder brother assumed the office of chamberlain of Sandomierz and in 1636, his brother Jerzy assumed the office of Treasurer of the Court.
Personal life
After his father died in 1633, and after the death of his brother Jerzy in 1650, he inherited some of the family estates in places such as OssolinOssolin
Ossolin is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Klimontów, within Sandomierz County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately north-east of Klimontów, west of Sandomierz, and east of the regional capital Kielce.The village has a population of...
, Klimontów
Klimontów
Klimontów may refer to the following places in Poland:*Klimontów, Jędrzejów County in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship *Klimontów, Sandomierz County in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship...
, Krzelów
Krzelów
Krzelów may refer to the following places in Poland:*Krzelów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship *Krzelów, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship...
, Zgórsko, Mielec
Mielec
Mielec is a city in south-eastern Poland with a population of 60,979 inhabitants, as of June 2009. It is located in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship ; previously it was in Rzeszów Voivodeship...
, Sadowice
Sadowice
Sadowice may refer to the following places in Poland:*Sadowice in Gmina Kondratowice, Strzelin County in Lower Silesian Voivodeship *Sadowice in Gmina Kąty Wrocławskie, Wrocław County in Lower Silesian Voivodeship...
and Przyt. He also continued his fathers work in the expensive construction of the Dominican monastery in Klimontów
Klimontów
Klimontów may refer to the following places in Poland:*Klimontów, Jędrzejów County in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship *Klimontów, Sandomierz County in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship...
. In 1611 he married Helena Kazanowską (deceased before 1636), and about the year 1643 he married Katarzyną Głębocką.
With his first wife had these children, such as:
- Jan Ossoliński (1612–1682) - Commander of Malta in PoznanPoznanPoznań is a city on the Warta river in west-central Poland, with a population of 556,022 in June 2009. It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be...
, - Stanisław Ossoliński (1615–1643) - canon of KrakowKrakówKraków also Krakow, or Cracow , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life...
, - Zbigniew Ossoliński (zm.1675 r.) - Abbot of KopřivniceKoprivniceKopřivnice is a town in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has cca 23,500 inhabitants.- History :In 1850, both of the former villages, Drnholec nad Lubinou and Větřkovice, became a part of the political district of Nový Jičín within the judicial district Příbor...
, - Władysław Krzysztof Ossoliński (zm.1696 r.) - Canon of Krakow and Płock,
- Hieronim OssolińskiHieronim OssolińskiHieronim Ossoliński, , coat of arms Topór, was a Polish statesman, kasztelan of Sandomierz and Wojnicz, a delegate to the Sejm of 1569 and one of the signatories of the Union of Lublin, which formally united Poland and Lithuania into the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth...
(1616–1651) royal courtier, killed at the Battle of Beresteczko - Jerzy OssolińskiJerzy OssolinskiPrince Jerzy Ossoliński was a Polish szlachcic, Crown Court Treasurer from 1632, voivode of Sandomierz from 1636, Reichsfürst since 1634, Crown Deputy Chancellor from 1639, Great Crown Chancellor from 1643, starost of Bydgoszcz , Lubomel , Puck and Bolim , magnate, politician and diplomat...
(zm.1651) - mayor of Lublin (1650), also killed at the Battle of Beresteczko
He died in late 1654, well into his nineties, and was buried on January 28, 1655 in the basement of the Dominican convent of Klimontów
Klimontów
Klimontów may refer to the following places in Poland:*Klimontów, Jędrzejów County in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship *Klimontów, Sandomierz County in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship...
.