Opaliński family

Opalenica, ruins of the Opalińscy's castle (19th century photo)

Sieraków, crypt of Opalińscy

Opaliński (plural Opalińscy) was the surname of a notable Polish szlachta family. They originated from the town of Opalenica and used the Coat of arms of Łodzia. They were powerful players in the politics of Poland in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Branch of the family hailed from Sieraków.

Notable members

Its notable members included:

• Jan Opaliński (1546–1598), father of
  • Jan Opaliński (1581–1637)
  • Piotr Opaliński (1586–1624), father of
    • Krzysztof Opaliński (1611–1655), father of
      • Jan Karol Opaliński (1642–1695), father of
        • Katarzyna Opalińska (1680–1747)
    • Łukasz Opaliński (1612–1666)
• Łukasz Opaliński (1581–1654)

Family tree