Andrzej Potocki
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For the voivode of Bracław and starost of Winnica, see Andrzej Potocki (1618–1663).
Andrzej Potocki (Polish pronunciation: [ˈandʐɛj pɔˈtɔt͡skʲi]; 1630 – 30 August 1691) was a Polish nobleman, magnate, politician, general and military commander.[1] He held a number of political and military positions and was a skilled commander and successfully protected the Eastern Borderlands of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth from the invading armies of Ottoman Turkey, Cossacks and Tatars.
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Andrzej Potocki | |
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Field Crown Hetman | |
Coat of arms | Piława |
Born | ca. 1630 Stanisławów, Poland |
Died | 30 August 1691 Stanisławów, Poland |
Family | Potocki |
Spouse(s) | Anna Rysińska |
Issue | Katarzyna Potocka Stanisław Potocki Józef Potocki |
Father | Stanisław "Rewera" Potocki |
Mother | Zofia Kalinowska |
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