Polixénia Daniel

Polixénia Daniel
Born January 14, 1720
Szászvessződ
Died September 24, 1775 (aged 55)
Jibou
Children 10 Children

Polixénia Daniel (1720-1775), was a Hungarian noble, philanthropist and writer.

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 dairy.

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