Józef Chłapowski

Biography

Józef Chłapowski (1756–1826) was a Polish nobleman whose life spanned a crucial period in Polish history, from the final years of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth through the era of the partitions. He was part of the gentry class that maintained cultural and social traditions during this turbulent era.

Chłapowski was buried in the cemetery adjoining the church at Kościelna 15 in Rąbiniu, reflecting his ties to his local community and the religious traditions of the Polish nobility. His life exemplified the resilience of the Polish gentry during a period of significant political upheaval.