Klemens Zamoyski
Klemens Zamoyski (1738–1767) was a Polish nobleman (szlachcic). Klemens was the 8th Ordynat of Zamość estate, starost of Płoskirów and Tarnów. Notes References 1738 births 1767 deaths People from Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine Klemens Klemens is a masculine given name derived from Clemens. It may refer to the following people: * Klemens of Brzeźnica (died 1241), Polish nobleman, Voivode of Opole and Castellan of Kraków * Klemens Janicki (1516–1543), Polish poet * Klemens vo ...

Zamoyski
The House of Zamoyski (plural: Zamoyscy) is the name of an important Polish noble (szlachta) family, which used the Jelita coat of arms. It is the Polish term for "de Zamość" (Polish "z Zamościa"), the name they originally held as lords of Zamość. The family was influential in Polish politics for several centuries, and its members held various official titles, including those of Count and Countess. Family history The family traces its origins to the Łaźniński family. In the 15th century, Tomasz Łaźniński bought an estate in Stary (Old) Zamość. His sons Florian (died 1510) and Maciej assumed the name Zamoyski, and the family began to rise in prominence. Florian’s grandson Stanisław was the castellan of Chełm, and his son, Jan Zamoyski, arguably the most famous member of the family, became a chancellor, hetman, and founded the Zamoyski's Ordynat - a large estate that was a major source of the family's wealth. He was the 1st Ordynat of the Zamoyski Family Fee Tail. ...
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Jelita Coat Of Arms
Jelita is a Polish coat of arms. It was used by several szlachta families. History One of the oldest Polish coats of arms. First depicted on the seal of Tomisław z Mokrska from 1316. Additionally, the Polish medieval chronicler, diplomat and soldier Jan Długosz referred to those bearing the Jelita coat of arms as "a clan born in Poland of men who are modestly devoted to dogs and hunting." Legend Legend says that coat of arms was granted by King Władysław I Łokietek to a peasant soldier (and his family) after the Battle of Płowce (1331) in which the Polish armies defeated the 40,000-strong force of the Teutonic Knights with minimal casualties. The man fought with great courage and only fell in battle when pierced by three spears in the abdominal region which caused his bowels to fall out. Shortly before death the King ennobled the fatally wounded man. Hence the three crossed spears in the coat of arms as well as the name Jelita - Bowels or Guts. Blazon Notable bearers ...
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Tomasz Antoni Zamoyski
Tomasz Antoni Zamoyski (1707–1752) was a Polish nobleman ( szlachcic) who served as the voivode (governor) of Lublin Voivodeship. Political career In 1733, he supported the election of Stanisław Leszczyński to the Polish throne. In 1735, after the death of his father, he became the 7th Ordynat of Zamość estate. In 1738, he was elected envoy to the Sejm. In 1744, he was appointed the voivode (governor) of Lublin Voivodeship. In 1741, he founded the St. John of Nepomuk Church in Zwierzyniec. He was awarded the Knight of the Order of the White Eagle on 3 August 1746. Personal life He was married to Marianna Lubienska and Aniela Teresa Michowska. He had one child with Michowska, Klemens Zamoyski Klemens Zamoyski (1738–1767) was a Polish nobleman ( szlachcic). Klemens was the 8th Ordynat of Zamość estate, starost of Płoskirów and Tarnów. Notes References 1738 births 1767 deaths People from Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine K .... References See als ...
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