Jacek Małachowski (; 25 August 1737 – 27 March 1821) was a Polish

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, politician and administrator as well as Polish chancellor. He was the son of Jan Małachowski, also a Polish chancellor. One of his four brothers was Count

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, who was a prime force behind the Constitution of 1791. He was Crown Deputy Master of the Pantry since 1764. Referendary of the Crown in 1764–1780, Deputy Chancellor the Crown since 1780 and Grand Chancellor of the Crown since 1786.

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of Piotrków,

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and Gródek.

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of the Coronation Sejm in 3–20 December 1764 in

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. He was a supporter of the Russian faction. During the

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of 1788-1792 he supported tentative reforms such as strengthening of the executive and army, but also maintaining ties with Russia. He was among the opponents of the

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and eventually joined the

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that overthrew it. In 1804 he founded a factory that was one of the origins of the

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1737 births 1821 deaths People from Końskie County Jacek Secular senators of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Members of the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Targowica confederates Recipients of the Order of the White Eagle (Poland) Crown vice-chancellors {{Poland-noble-stub