Augustyn Michał Stefan Radziejowski (3 December 1645 – 13 October 1705) was an archbishop of Gniezno and cardinal primate of the Roman Catholic Church in Poland,[1] son of Hieronim Radziejowski. After the death of the Polish king John III Sobieski, he functioned as Interrex until the choice of a new king.
Michał Stefan Radziejowski | |
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| Cardinal, Primate of Poland | |
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| Archdiocese | Gniezno |
| See | Archdiocese of Gniezno |
| Installed | 1688 |
| Term ended | 1705 |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 26 January 1681 |
| Created cardinal | 1686 |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 December 1645 |
| Died | 13 October Gdańsk |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Coat of arms |  |
History edit
Radziejowski first supported the candidacy of François Louis, Prince of Conti. Later he supported August II the Strong, the eventual successor to John III.
Death edit
He died in Gdańsk (Danzig), 13 October 1705.
References edit
- ^ "Augustyn Michal Stefan Cardinal Radziejowski [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2019-04-13.
External links edit
- Virtual tour Gniezno Cathedral Archived 2020-07-17 at the Wayback Machine
- List of Primates of Poland
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