Stańczyk
Stańczyk (c. 1480–1560) (Polish pronunciation: [ˈstajnt͡ʂɨk]) was a Polish court jester, the most famous in Polish history. He was employed by three Polish kings: Alexander, Sigismund the Old and Sigismund Augustus.
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Stańczyk by Jan Matejko The jester is depicted as the only person at a royal ball who is troubled by the news that the Muscovites have captured Smolensk. This event happened in 1514. | |
| Born | c. 1480 |
| Died | c. 1560 |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Other names | Gąska |
| Occupation | Jester |
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