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Elżbieta Branicka

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Elżbieta Branicka (c. 1734 – 3 September 1800) was a Polish noblewoman (szlachcianka) and politician. She is known for her political career, being the financier of the King Stanisław August Poniatowski prior to his election as king, his adviser in 1763–1776, and as one of the leaders of opposition in 1776–1793. She also had an intimate relationship with the king from 1763 to 1776.