Spytek z Melsztyna (1322-1399)
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| Noble Family | Tarnowski |
| Coat of Arms | Leliwa |
| Parents | Jan z Melsztyna Zofia z Książa |
| Consorts | Elżbieta Bebek |
| Children | with Elżbieta Bebek Jadwiga z Melsztyna Dorota z Melsztyna Katarzyna z Melsztyna Spytek z Melsztyna Jan z Melsztyna i Rabsztyna |
| Date of Birth | abt. 1364 |
| Place of Birth | ? |
| Date of Death | August 12, 1399 |
| Place of Death | Worskla |
Spytek z Melsztyna (Spytek Melsztyński) was a Polish nobleman (szlachcic).
Spytek was owner of Melsztyn estates. He served as Court Marshal since 1373, voivode of Krakow Voivodship since 1381, starosta of Biec since 1383 and Kraków since 1390.
He initiated the marriage of Queen Jadwiga of Poland and Duke Władysław Jagiełło. In 1391-1396 Spytek reclaimed the Land of Wielun and Orzeszkow from Prince Wladyslaw Opolczyk. In 1395 the King gave Spytek a part of Podole as fief.
Spytek died in fight with Tatars in Worksla.
Categories: People stubs | 14th century births | 1399 deaths | Polish nobility | Tarnowski