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Stanislaus Hosius

1504–1579 · 16th century · Also known as Stanisław Hozjusz

Stanislaus Hosius was a Polish churchman and theologian, bishop of Warmia from 1551 and a cardinal from 1561. A leading figure of the Counter-Reformation, he wrote a widely read defence of Catholic doctrine and presided as papal legate over the final sessions of the Council of Trent. In 1564 he brought the Jesuits to Braniewo, founding their first college in the Polish lands.

Stanislaus Hosius
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Prince-Bishopric of Warmia

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