Aleksander Korwin Gosiewski
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Aleksander Korwin Gosiewski (died 1639) was a Polish
szlachcic of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
. He was Recorder of Lithuania from 1610, Grand Clerk of Lithuania from 1615, Voivode of Smolensk Voivodeship
from 1625, Field Clerk of Lithuania 1630, Starost of Puńsk
and Velizh
. Marshal of the Sejm
(extraordinary) on December 3 to December 24, 1613.
; in 1605 fought at the battle of Kircholm
. He fought at the Polish-Muscovite War, took part in the siege of Smolensk, and around 1610 he was the commander of the Polish garrison of the Moscow Kremlin
. Since 1612 to 1618 commander of the Smolensk fortress, repulsed several attempts by the Muscovite army aimed at recapturing it. Marshal of the Sejm
(extraordinary) on December 3 to December 24, 1613. Again took part in the Polish-Swedish war, fighting from 1621-1628 in Inflanty Voivodeship. He was victorius at Lixna, Krzyżborg and Dynaburg. Afterwards, during the Smolensk War
(1632-1634), once again he was the commander of the Smolensk
fortress and withstood another siege, until relieved by troops under Władysław IV Waza. Took part in the Treaty of Polanów
negotiations, 1634.
Owner of many possessions in the Smolensk Voivodeship
, many of them received from the king in recognition of his military achievements. Founder of the Jesuit collegium in Vitebsk
and a monastery in Brest
.
.
Aleksander was married to Ewa Pac. They had one daughter, Zuzanna
http://jurzak.pl/gd/szablony/osoba.php?lang=en&id=018319, and two sons; Wincenty
http://jurzak.pl/gd/szablony/osoba.php?lang=en&id=018319 and Krzysztof.
Some sources claim that a cousin of Wicenty's was the landowner of a huge estate in the Chelsty region, (near Rózan too). But it appears confused whether this szlachcic is really from the Korwin-Gosiewski family or from the Slepowron-Gosiewski.
Poles
thumb|right|180px|The state flag of [[Poland]] as used by Polish government and diplomatic authoritiesThe Polish people, or Poles , are a nation indigenous to Poland. They are united by the Polish language, which belongs to the historical Lechitic subgroup of West Slavic languages of Central Europe...
szlachcic of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth was a dualistic state of Poland and Lithuania ruled by a common monarch. It was the largest and one of the most populous countries of 16th- and 17th‑century Europe with some and a multi-ethnic population of 11 million at its peak in the early 17th century...
. He was Recorder of Lithuania from 1610, Grand Clerk of Lithuania from 1615, Voivode of Smolensk Voivodeship
Smolensk Voivodeship
Smolensk Voivodeship was a unit of administrative division and local government in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and later the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth....
from 1625, Field Clerk of Lithuania 1630, Starost of Puńsk
Punsk
Puńsk is a village with 1,050 inhabitants in the Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland. Over 80% of the population of Puńsk is Lithuanian. It lies in the northeastern part of Poland, only from the border with Lithuania....
and Velizh
Velizh
Velizh is a town and the administrative center of Velizhsky District of Smolensk Oblast, Russia, situated on the bank of the Western Dvina, from Smolensk. Population:...
. Marshal of the Sejm
Sejm
The Sejm is the lower house of the Polish parliament. The Sejm is made up of 460 deputies, or Poseł in Polish . It is elected by universal ballot and is presided over by a speaker called the Marshal of the Sejm ....
(extraordinary) on December 3 to December 24, 1613.
Biography
Took part in the Polish-Swedish WarsPolish-Swedish wars
The Polish–Swedish Wars were a series of wars between the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Sweden. Broadly construed, the term refers to a series of wars between 1563 and 1721. More narrowly, it refers two particular wars between 1600 and 1629...
; in 1605 fought at the battle of Kircholm
Battle of Kircholm
The Battle of Kircholm was one of the major battles in the Polish-Swedish War of 1600-1611. The battle was decided in 20 minutes by the devastating charge of Polish-Lithuanian cavalry, the Winged Hussars...
. He fought at the Polish-Muscovite War, took part in the siege of Smolensk, and around 1610 he was the commander of the Polish garrison of the Moscow Kremlin
Moscow Kremlin
The Moscow Kremlin , sometimes referred to as simply The Kremlin, is a historic fortified complex at the heart of Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River , Saint Basil's Cathedral and Red Square and the Alexander Garden...
. Since 1612 to 1618 commander of the Smolensk fortress, repulsed several attempts by the Muscovite army aimed at recapturing it. Marshal of the Sejm
Sejm
The Sejm is the lower house of the Polish parliament. The Sejm is made up of 460 deputies, or Poseł in Polish . It is elected by universal ballot and is presided over by a speaker called the Marshal of the Sejm ....
(extraordinary) on December 3 to December 24, 1613. Again took part in the Polish-Swedish war, fighting from 1621-1628 in Inflanty Voivodeship. He was victorius at Lixna, Krzyżborg and Dynaburg. Afterwards, during the Smolensk War
Smolensk War
The Smolensk War was a conflict fought between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Russia.Hostilities began in October 1632 when Tsar forces tried to recapture the city of Smolensk, a former Russian possession. Small military engagements produced mixed results for both sides, but the surrender...
(1632-1634), once again he was the commander of the Smolensk
Smolensk
Smolensk is a city and the administrative center of Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located on the Dnieper River. Situated west-southwest of Moscow, this walled city was destroyed several times throughout its long history since it was on the invasion routes of both Napoleon and Hitler. Today, Smolensk...
fortress and withstood another siege, until relieved by troops under Władysław IV Waza. Took part in the Treaty of Polanów
Treaty of Polanów
The Treaty of Polyanovka was a peace treaty signed on 14 June 1634 between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Tsardom of Russia in the village of Semlevo located near the Polyanovka river between Vyazma and Dorogobuzh....
negotiations, 1634.
Owner of many possessions in the Smolensk Voivodeship
Smolensk Voivodeship
Smolensk Voivodeship was a unit of administrative division and local government in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and later the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth....
, many of them received from the king in recognition of his military achievements. Founder of the Jesuit collegium in Vitebsk
Vitebsk
Vitebsk, also known as Viciebsk or Vitsyebsk , is a city in Belarus, near the border with Russia. The capital of the Vitebsk Oblast, in 2004 it had 342,381 inhabitants, making it the country's fourth largest city...
and a monastery in Brest
Brest, Belarus
Brest , formerly also Brest-on-the-Bug and Brest-Litovsk , is a city in Belarus at the border with Poland opposite the city of Terespol, where the Bug River and Mukhavets rivers meet...
.
Family
Aleksander Korwin Gosiewski comes from the Korwin branch of the familyGosiewski (Korwin)
Gosiewski is the surname of a Polish szlachta family. Because Polish adjectives have different forms for the genders, Gosiewska is the same form for a female family member.-History:...
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Aleksander was married to Ewa Pac. They had one daughter, Zuzanna
Zuzanna Korwin Gosiewska
Zuzanna Korwin Gosiewska was a Polish noblewoman .She was daughter of Aleksander Korwin Gosiewski and sister of Wincenty Korwin Gosiewski, two of the most important political and military actors in the most troubled times of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth: the Polish-Muscovite War , the...
http://jurzak.pl/gd/szablony/osoba.php?lang=en&id=018319, and two sons; Wincenty
Wincenty Korwin Gosiewski
Wincenty Korwin Gosiewski was a Polish-Lithuanian politician and military commander, a notable member of the szlachta.-Life:...
http://jurzak.pl/gd/szablony/osoba.php?lang=en&id=018319 and Krzysztof.
Some sources claim that a cousin of Wicenty's was the landowner of a huge estate in the Chelsty region, (near Rózan too). But it appears confused whether this szlachcic is really from the Korwin-Gosiewski family or from the Slepowron-Gosiewski.