Jerzy Tyszkiewicz (; 1596–1656) was

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from 1627 to 1633,

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from 1633 to 1649, and

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from 1649 to 1656.

Biography

He was born in

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to the prominent

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.Historical Dictionary of Lithuania. 2011, p.302 Educated in

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academies, he took the

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in 1622. He served as the

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and later, Vilnius. In 1637, he founded a monastery in what would become the town of

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. Using his personal wealth, he built churches in

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, Laukžemė,

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and in other Lithuanian places. He authored several

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prayers and hymns. He was seen as an active administrator, politician and diplomat.

References

Bibliography

* Nitecki P., ''Biskupi Kościoła w Polsce: w latach 965-1999. Słownik biograficzny'', wyd. 2, Warszawa 2000, , pp. 458-459. * ''Wileński słownik biograficzny'', Bydgoszcz 2002, , p. 412.

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Bishop Jerzy Tyszkiewicz
{{DEFAULTSORT:Tyszkiewicz, Jerzy 1596 births 1656 deaths People from Vilkaviškis District Municipality

Jerzy Jerzy is the Polish version of the masculine given name George. The most common nickname for Jerzy is Jurek (), which may also be used as an official first name. Occasionally the nickname Jerzyk may be used, which means "swift" in Polish. Peop ...

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