Andrzej Olszowski
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Andrzej Olszowski (27 January 1621 – 29 August 1677)[1] was a political speaker and writer. He was bishop of Chełmno from 1661 until 1674, and was archbishop of Gniezno and the primate of Poland from 1674.
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His Excellency Andrzej Olszowski | |
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Archbishop of Gniezno Primate of Poland | |
Church | Roman Catholic |
Archdiocese | Gniezno |
Installed | 1674 |
Term ended | 1677 |
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Consecration | 8 August 1661 |
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Born | 27 January 1621 |
Died | 29 August 1677 (1677-08-30) (aged 56) Gdańsk |
Nationality | Polish |
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Olszowski was born in Olszowa. He was provost of the Poznań cathedral chapter (1657-1667) and a Crown Deputy Chancellors in 1666-1676.[2] He died in Gdańsk.