The House of Opaliński (plural Opalińscy) was an old and notable Polish noble family which produced one Queen Consort of Poland and Duchess Consort of Lorraine.
History They originated from the town of Opalenica and used the Coat of arms of Łodzia. They played a significant role in the politics of the Kingdom of Poland in the 16th and 17th centuries. One branch of the family hailed from Sieraków.
Notable members Its notable members included: Jan Opaliński (1546–1598), father of Jan Opaliński (1581–1637) Piotr Opaliński (1586–1624), father of Krzysztof Opaliński (1611–1655), father of Jan Karol Opaliński (1642–1695), father of Katarzyna Opaliński (1680–1747), Queen consort of Poland Łukasz Opaliński (1612–1666) Łukasz Opaliński (1581–1654)
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See also Opalenica Krzeszowice Rytwiany Tuliszków
Bibliography Historia Polski. Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna. Kompendium wiedzy dla całej rodziny. nr 132