Grand Marshals Of The Crown
Marszałek (Lithuanian: Maršalka, English: Marshal, Belarusian: 'Маршалак' ) was one of the highest officials in the Polish royal court since the 13th century and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since the 15th century. He was the oldest-ranking of all court officials and was considered the most important advisor to the King of Poland.
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