Artur Potocki
Artur Stanisław Potocki (1787–1832) was a Polish nobleman (szlachcic).
Artur Potocki | |
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| Coat of arms | Piława |
| Born | 27 May 1787 Paris, France |
| Died | 30 January 1832 (aged 44) Vienna, Austria |
| Noble family | Potocki |
| Spouse(s) | Zofia Branicka |
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Adam Józef Potocki Aleksandra (1818–1819) Maria (1819–1822) Alfred (1820–1821) | |
| Father | Jan Potocki |
| Mother | Julia Lubomirska |
Biography
He was the son of Julia Lubomirska and Jan Potocki, the travel writer best known for his novel Manuscript found in Saragossa. Artur was the owner of Krzeszowice and Łańcut estates. He became officer in the Polish Army and aide-de-camp of Prince Józef Poniatowski. He was married to Zofia Branicka, since 1816.
He died on 30 January in Vienna and was buried on 27 May 1832 in the Potocki Chapel in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków.
Awards
- Virtuti Militari
- Légion d'honneur
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