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Dlugosz, John

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Dlugosz, John (1415-1480)

Polish historian and cleric. Among his many works, the most famous is his History of Poland, first published in 1701-02.

Dlugosz studied in Kraków and became a skilled ecclesiastical administrator. After serving as secretary to Cardinal-Bishop Olesnicki of Kraków 1431-55, he was employed by King Casimir IV as a diplomat 1454-66 and as a tutor to his sons. Before his death, Dlugosz was nominated archbishop of Lwów (modern Lviv).



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