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Sophia Olelkovich Radziwill (Lithuanian: Sofija Olelkaitė-Radvilienė; Polish: Zofia Olelkowiczówna 1 May 1585 – 19 March 1612) is a Lithuanian Orthodox Christian saint. She was the last descendant of the Olelkovich–Slutsk family – princes of Slutsk and Kopyl – who were descended from Prince Algirdas .
According to the 1528 military census, the family was the fourth wealthiest magnate family in the Grand Duchy. [1] However, its influence declined after the Union of Lublin (1569). The last member of the family was Sophia Olelkovich Radziwill (1585–1612), wife of Janusz Radziwiłł.
Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire was one of the most celebrated political women of the eighteenth century. Her canvass for Charles Fox in the Westminster Election of 1784 was hugely successful, and yet led to condemnation in the popular press.
Oct 27, 2016 · But Georgiana’s gambling mattered for another reason, argues Phyllis Deutsch: It actually helped change the way British people do politics. It all started with Georgiana’s friendship with Charles James Fox, a Whig politician and noted opposition leader.
Sep 1, 2015 · As a duchess, she completely flouted tradition, created her fashions, and even befriended those were seen as unpopular. Needless to say, Georgiana was very much a free spirit, and none could stop...
Jul 10, 2023 · Unlocking the private life of Georgiana. By Bibi Cox O'Brien. 10 July 2023. While on a work placement at Chatsworth, I was given the opportunity to look through the vast archives, including the letters of correspondence and private poetry written by Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire.
Apr 9, 2024 · Media in category "Zofia Radziwiłł (née Olelkowicz-Słucka)" The following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total.
