Stanisław Poniatowski (1754–1833)
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Prince Stanisław Poniatowski (November 23, 1754 – February 13, 1833) was a Polish nobleman, politician, diplomat, a member of the wealthy Poniatowski family and a nephew of the last king of Poland, Stanisław II Augustus.[1] He was the official Commander of the Royal Foot Guards regiment directly responsible for the monarch's life as well as the Grand Treasurer of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (1784–1791) and Governor of Stryj, which made him a key figure in Poland during the Age of Enlightenment.
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Stanisław Poniatowski | |
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Grand Treasurer of Lithuania | |
In office 1784–1791 | |
Monarch | Stanisław II Augustus |
Preceded by | Michał Brzostowski |
Succeeded by | Ludwik Skumin Tyszkiewicz |
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Born | (1754-11-23)November 23, 1754 Warsaw, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
Died | February 13, 1833(1833-02-13) (aged 78) Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany |
Nationality | Polish |
Spouse | Cassandra Luci |
Relations | House of Poniatowski |
Children | Józef Michał Poniatowski |
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