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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.
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.
Apr 1, 2024 · Holy Righteous Sophia, Princess of Slutsk, came from an ancient family of Olelkovichs, who reigned in the city of Slutsk since 1395. During their reign, Slutsk was built and fortified. By the 15th century, it became one of the main cities of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, of which it was then a part.
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.
Radziwill. (Russian: София Юрьевна Олелькович-Радзивилл) Saint Princess Sophia of Slutsk was a Lithuanian Orthodox Christian saint. She was the last descendant of the family Olelkovich-Slutsk (princess of Slutsk and Kopyl) who were descended from Prince Algirdas.
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