Jan Zamoyski (1627–1665)

January Sobiepan Zamoyski ( born January 9, 1627 Zamość, † April 2, 1665 ) was a Polish nobleman, magnate, General and officials in the civil service of the Republic of Poland - Lithuania ( Republic of the Polish crown [ Kingdom of Poland ] and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania ). As the son of Tomasz Zamoyski and Katarzyna Zamoyska, born Princess Ostrogska, he came to the house Zamoyski.

Life

January Sobiepan Zamoyski was from 1658 voivode of Kiev ( Kiev Province ) and from 1659 of Sandomir ( Sandomierz voivodship ) and as early as 1653 Krajczy ( lat incisor Regni ) and from 1655 cupbearer to the Polish crown, also Starosta of Kałuszyn and Rostoki. He worked as a General of Podolia, especially in the military field. He could, for example, his home, which was upgraded with fortress walls, the time of the " Swedish invasion ", 1655-1660, successfully defending against the Swedes. He also presented more than 300 armed hussars for the Battle of Warka and also took part in the fighting. The battle took place on the field of controlled by Jan Zamoyski as voivode of Sandomir Province. The nickname Sobiepan is a nickname he received because of his bravery and his commitment will. From the writer Henryk Sienkiewicz he is portrayed as a hero at the time of the "Swedish deluge ."

Marriage and issue

January 1658 married the French noblewoman and maid of honor of the queen, Marie Casimire d' Arquien, the later with the king Jan III. Sobieski was married. With her he had three daughters, who all died in infancy.