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Aleksander Ludwik Radziwiłł

Niasviž, 4 Aug 1594 – Bologna, 23 Mar 1654

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  • Born4 Aug 1594, Niasvižnot verified1 source
  • MarriedTekla Anna Radziwiłłowanot verified1 source
  • TitleDeputy to the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealthor Court Marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1635–1637 · Mayor of Słonim, 1635–1644 · Grand Marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1637–1654 · Voivode of Polotsk, 1654not verified1 source
  • TitleMayor of Słonim, 1635–1644or Court Marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1635–1637 · Grand Marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1637–1654 · Voivode of Polotsk, 1654 · Deputy to the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealthnot verified1 source
  • TitleCourt Marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1635–1637or Mayor of Słonim, 1635–1644 · Grand Marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1637–1654 · Voivode of Polotsk, 1654 · Deputy to the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealthnot verified1 source
  • TitleGrand Marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1637–1654or Court Marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1635–1637 · Mayor of Słonim, 1635–1644 · Voivode of Polotsk, 1654 · Deputy to the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealthnot verified1 source
  • TitleVoivode of Polotsk, 1654or Court Marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1635–1637 · Mayor of Słonim, 1635–1644 · Grand Marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1637–1654 · Deputy to the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealthnot verified1 source
  • Died23 Mar 1654, Bolognaor 30 Mar 1654Records disagree1 source

A life in time

  1. 4 Aug 1594

    Born in Niasviž

  2. 1635–1644

    Mayor of Słonim

  3. 1635–1637

    Court Marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania

  4. 1637

    A daughter is born

  5. 1637–1654

    Grand Marshal of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania

  6. 1654

    Voivode of Polotsk

  7. 23 Mar 1654

    Dies in Bologna, aged 59

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During his lifetime

He lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Niasviž.

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The 1590s · Aleksander is born in Niasviž

In the news1596

Brest Union established in 1596

The 1596 Brest Union established a religious union between the Orthodox and Catholic churches, which led to the legal discrimination of Orthodox residents in Belarusian cities.

At the table

Staple foods included rye bread and kulesh

Ordinary families relied on rye bread, while kulesh, a thin porridge made from millet or barley, served as a primary staple dish. Peas, beans, and cabbage—often salted or fermented—were essential sources of protein and nutrition.

What people wore

Heavy Fines for Illegal Fashion Choices

In some Italian cities, violating sumptuary laws by wearing forbidden luxurious clothing could result in a heavy fine of 25 scudi.

Getting around

Carriages required extensive resources

Wealthy travelers used carriages, but these required significant support, including horses, specialized personnel, and frequent maintenance on poor roads.

What it cost

Strict grain purchase limits during famine

During the famine of 1590–1593, daily purchases were restricted by law to prevent speculation; for instance, deals involving more than 4.7 kg of grain were strictly prohibited.

Music

The Popular Pavane Dance

The solemn, slow-moving pavane was a popular dance used by nobles for grand entries and festivities, often accompanied by drums, oboes, trombones, and violins.

Daily life

Schooling for children in Savoy towns

Towns such as Chambery and Montmelian paid schoolmasters, supported by ecclesiastical institutions or private patronage.