Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Jan Wejher (Weiher), the starost of Puck (1580–1626), contributed to the importance of his family at the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries. Jan owed much to the protection of King Sigismund III, whose support he reciprocated primarily in the military field. Participation in the expedition of 1598 and the bold actions of Jan brought King’s recognition, who from then on constantly burdened him with important tasks. The article analyzes the early stage of Wejher’s career, which determined his later success. Wejher’s important task was being a member of a small but very competent group at the king’s side, working to regain the Swedish throne.
Source: Prace Historyczne
Author: Wojciech Krawczuk
Institution: Jagiellonian University
Language: English
Subfield: History
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402421146