Adam Sędziwój Czarnkowski, of the

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(1555–1628) was a Polish nobleman (

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). Adam was

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, participant of King

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`s wars against

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, member of the

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, general

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from 1593 to 1628. He serves as mediator during the Zebrzydowski Rebellion. In 1606–09 he participated in wars against

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and

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References

1555 births 1628 deaths Clan of Nałęcz {{Poland-noble-stub