Ulrich Hosius

Ulrich Hosius (German: Ulrich Hosse; Lithuanian: Ulrichas Hozijus; Polish: Ulryk Hozjusz; c. 1455–1535 in Vilnius) was a noble of German descent from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. He is known for supervising several large construction projects in Vilnius. His son Stanislaus Hosius rose to the ranks of a Catholic bishop, cardinal and Papal legate.

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