Jan Jakub Graf Zamoyski (22 July 1716 – 10 February 1790) was a Polish nobleman (szlachcic). He was the brother-in-law of king Stanisław August Poniatowski.[1]

Jan Jakub Zamoyski
Born(1716-07-02)2 July 1716
Bieżuń, Poland
Died10 February 1790(1790-02-10) (aged 73)
Łabunie, Poland
Noble familyZamoyski
Spouse(s)Ludwika Maria Poniatowska
IssueUrszula Zamoyska
FatherMichał Zdzisław Zamoyski
MotherAnna Działyńska

Jan became the 9th Ordynat (IX ordynat) of Zamość estate in or until 1780. He was voivode of Podole Voivodeship (wojewoda podolski) in 1770 and starost of Lublin (starosta lubelski). He was awarded the Knight of the Order of the White Eagle on 8 May 1768.

Jan married in 1745 Ludwika Maria Poniatowska, by whom she had one child, the daughter Urszula Zamoyska (c. or bef. 1750–1808).

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  1. ^ Polish Historical Society (n.d.). "JAN JAKUB ZAMOYSKI". EDUCATION OF THE REPUBLIC FROM THE 16TH TO THE 18TH CENTURY. Retrieved March 9, 2024.