Kazimierz Leon Sapieha
Lithuanian nobleman (1609–1656)
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Kazimierz Leon Sapieha (Lithuanian: Kazimieras Leonas Sapiega) (1609–1656)[1] was a nobleman of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, a part of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Career
He had various roles and titles, including Royal Secretary[2] and Grand Writer of Lithuania from 1631,[3] Court Marshal of Lithuania from 1637, Deputy Chancellor of Lithuania from 1645.[4]
He was an opponent of Janusz Radziwiłł and organized anti-Swedish resistance in Lithuania during The Deluge.
Personal life
He was the son of Great Secretary Lew Sapieha.[5]
He studied abroad in Munich and Ingolstadt,[6] later becoming a Sejm deputy in 1631. He was also one of four executors of Władysław IV Waza's last will.
