Michał Stefan Radziejowski
Polish archbishop
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Augustyn Michał Stefan Radziejowski (3 December 1645 – 13 October 1705) was a Polish religious leader who was archbishop of Gniezno, bishop of Warmia, and cardinal primate of the Catholic Church in Poland. [1] He was the son of Hieronim Radziejowski. After the death of the Polish king John III Sobieski, with whom he had a very good relationship,[2] he functioned as the Interrex until the choice of a new king.
ArchdioceseGniezno
SeeArchdiocese of Gniezno
Installed1688
Termended1705
Michał Stefan Radziejowski | |
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| Cardinal, Primate of Poland | |
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| Archdiocese | Gniezno |
| See | Archdiocese of Gniezno |
| Installed | 1688 |
| Term ended | 1705 |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 26 January 1681 |
Created cardinal | 1686 |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 December 1645 |
| Died | 13 October 1705 (aged 59) |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Coat of arms |  |
History
Radziejowski first supported the candidacy of François Louis, Prince of Conti. Later, he supported August II the Strong, the eventual successor to John III. Radziejowski is noted as an art patron.[2]
Death
He died in Gdańsk (Danzig) on 13 October 1705.
