Polixénia Daniel
Polixénia Daniel (1720–1775), was a Hungarian noble, philanthropist and writer.
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| Born | 14 January 1720 Szászvessződ |
| Died | 24 September 1775 (aged 55) Jibou |
| Spouse(s) | Wesselényi István (1708–1757) |
She was the daughter of baron Daniel Stephen and married baron Wesselényi István in 1742. She became known for her great learning, her charitable projects and as a protector of artists and scientists. She was also active as a writer, and several manuscripts of her hand survives. Her daughter, Zsuzsanna Wesselényi (1744–1800), became known for her diary.
References
- Gudenus János József: A magyarországi főnemesség XX. századi genealógiája SZ–ZS, Heraldika Kiadó, Budapest, 1998., 263. o. ISBN 963-858-538-2
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