Jakub Ostroróg Explained

Jakub Ostroróg (c. 1516-1568) was a prominent 16th-century Polish magnate and politician from Poznań. He was one of the main leaders of the community of Bohemian Brethren, who were followers of Jan Hus, in the area.^[1] After his appointment as Starosta General of Poznań (1566), the influence of local magnates, who generally supported Protestant causes, on the affairs of Poland's royal cities increased markedly.^[2] Under his patronage the Protestant community in Poznań expanded, although it subsequently declined over the course of the 17th century, after his death.^[3]

He was a major supporter of the Executionist movement.^[4]

He owned property in Ostroróg, a village located about 47 kilometers northwest of Poznań, which was used as a residence of the seniors of the Bohemian Brethren movement.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Book: Teter, Magda. Sinners on trial: Jews and sacrilege after the reformation. 4 November 2011. 1 May 2011. Harvard University Press. 978-0-674-05297-0. 76.
2. Book: Miller, Jaroslav. Urban societies in East-Central Europe: 1500-1700. 4 November 2011. 2008. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. 978-0-7546-5739-2. 152.
3. Book: Alvis, Robert E.. Religion and the rise of nationalism: a profile of an East-Central European city. 4 November 2011. 2005. Syracuse University Press. 978-0-8156-3081-4. 31.
4. Book: Historia Polski do roku 1795 . Wydawnictwa Szkolne i Pedagogiczne . Samsonowicz, Henryk . 1990 . 135 . 978-83-02-04285-0.
5. Book: Académie Polonaise des Sciences Institute d'Histoire de la Science et de la Technique. Organon. 4 November 2011. 1971. Paʹnstwowe Wydawn. Naukowe.. 258.