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Jan Karol Chodkiewicz (1560-1621). Military commander
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Jan Karol Chodkiewicz (1560-1621). Military commander
Jan Karol Chodkiewicz (1560-1621). Military commander of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth army. Portrait. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Massard. History of Poland by Charles Foster. Panorama Universal, 1840
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1840 Armor Armour Bearded Commonwealth Lemaitre Massard Poland Polish Polish Lithuanian Vernier Chodkiewicz Karol
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Jan Karol Chodkiewicz (1560-1621): A Prominent Military Commander of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth This engraving depicts Jan Karol Chodkiewicz, a renowned military commander of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth army during the 16th and 17th centuries. Born in 1560, Chodkiewicz played a significant role in several key battles that shaped the political landscape of Europe during the modern age. The portrait was created by the skilled hands of Lemaitre, Vernier, and Massard, and is a testament to the artistic and technical prowess of the time. The intricate details of Chodkiewicz's armor and bearded visage are captured with remarkable precision, providing a glimpse into the appearance of a military leader from centuries past. Chodkiewicz's military career spanned several major conflicts, including the Polish-Muscovite War, the Polish-Ottoman War, and the Polish-Swedish War. One of his most notable victories came at the Battle of Kircholm in 1626, where the Polish-Lithuanian forces successfully defended against a much larger Swedish army. This engraving is a reminder of the rich history of Poland and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, a union of two distinct nations that once formed a powerful political and cultural entity in Europe. The portrait also serves as a tribute to the military prowess and leadership of Jan Karol Chodkiewicz, a man who played a crucial role in shaping the course of European history during the early modern period.
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