Zbigniew Morsztyn

Poet

Birthday November 30, 1628

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Krakow, Poland

DEATH DATE Dec 13, 1689 (61)

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About

Polish poet who lived in the 17th century. He primarily wrote religious poetry, as he was part of a religious sect called the Polish Brethren.

Before Fame

He served in the army for nine years, and fought against both Swedes and Russians in the Northern Wars.

Trivia

He fled to Prussia in 1662 due to religious persecution and subsequently became the Ducal Councillor of Frederick William. He wrote about the devastation and destructions of war. 

Family Life

He had a cousin named Jan Andrzej Morsztyn, who was also a poet.

Associated With

He and John Milton were both famous 17th century poets.