Early Years and Formation
Lenkiewicz was born and died in Polatsk, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, of aristocratic Polish-Lithuanian family. He joined the Jesuits after completing the 'Humanities'. He did his Philosophy (1748-51) in Belarus, and then studied Mathematics, Astronomy and Architecture in the academy of Vilnius (1752-54). This was followed by Theology in Warsaw (1754-58) during which he was ordained priest (1757). After a few years of teaching Mathematics in Warsaw he was sent to Rome (Roman College) for further specialization in Architecture (1762-65).
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