Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha
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Aleksander Kazimierz Sapieha (13 May 1624 – 22 May 1671)[1] was a Polish nobleman. He became bishop of Samogitia in 1660 and of Vilnius in 1667.
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Alaksandar Kazimier Sapieha | |
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Coat of arms | Lis |
Born | 13 May 1624 in Maciejów [pl] |
Died | 22 May 1671 in Vilnius |
Noble family | Sapieha |
Father | Fryderyk Sapieha |
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After the abdication of Jan Kazimierz, he initially supported the candidacy of Philip William, Elector Palatine, the son-in-law of Sigismund III Vasa, but later supported the successful election of Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki.[2]