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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 a writer, political agitator and amateur diplomat, keen musician and traveller, mineralogist and forward-thinking parent. Read more about her life and accomplishments in the history of Chatsworth.
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...
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.
Nov 1, 2016 · Lady Georgiana Spencer, socialite and leading political hostess of the 18th century, held court over a circle of influence and fashion at Devonshire House in London. She was seventeen years old when she married the 5th Duke of Devonshire in 1774.
Sophia, also spelled Sofia, is a feminine given name, from Greek Σοφία, Sophía, "Wisdom". Other forms include Sophie, Sophy, and Sofie. The given name is first recorded in the beginning of the 4th century. [2] It is a common female name in the Eastern Orthodox countries.
