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.
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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