Jan Rzeszowski
| Jan Rzeszowski | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Kraków | |
| File:POL COA Półkozic.svg | |
| Predecessor | Jan Lutek |
| Successor | Fryderyk Jagiellończyk |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | by Jakub of Sienno |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1411 |
| Died | 1488 |
Jan Rzeszowski (d. 1488) was a Polish nobleman, soldier, and clergyman. He was Bishop of Kraków (1471–1488).[1][2]
Life
Jan Rzeszowski was born into a family that claimed the Półkozic coat of arms.[3] In his youth, he took part in the Battle at Varna[4] and managed to survive despite catastrophic losses experienced by the Poles and Hungarians. The king himself, Władysław III, and several of the king's personal soldiers were killed.[5]
During his career as Bishop of Kraków, Rzeszowski pioneered the use of the printing press for the production and distribution of sacral literature. He commissioned Peter Schöffer's presses for this purpose.[6] Other religious leaders in Poland eventually followed Rzeszowski's example.[7]
Rzeszowski provided funding for the Collegium Iuridicum of the Kraków Academy.[8]
According to Ludwik Łętowski, a later writer[9] referencing Długosz, Rzeszowski was disliked by the clergy.[3]
References
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- Back to citation "Bishop Jan Rzeszowski [Catholic-Hierarchy]". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Archived from the original on 2025-01-19. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
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- Back to citation Reddaway, W. F., ed. (1950). The Cambridge History of Poland. Cambridge: The University Press. p. 250. LCCN a41004089 – via Google Books.
- Back to citation Shirogorov, V. (2021). War on the Eve of Nations: Conflicts and Militaries in Eastern Europe, 1450–1500. United States: Lexington Books. p. 40.
- Back to citation Nowakowska, N. (2014), Anti-Reformation polemic in the kingdom of Poland, 1520–36. Hist Res, 87: 43-64.
- Back to citation Alvis, R. E. (2016). White eagle, black madonna: One thousand years of the polish catholic tradition. Fordham University Press. p. 64.
- Back to citation DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cracow. (2013). United Kingdom: DK Publishing. p. 78.
- Back to citation Michalski, M. (2023). Biskup Ludwik Łętowski (1786–1868) i jego bibliofilskie pasje. Saeculum Christianum, 1(30).