The Dąmbskis, an ancient noble family from Inowrocław and Brześć Kujawski, used the Godziemba coat of arms.

[1] After graduating from Kraków Academy, Dąmbski served as secretary to King Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki.

[3][4] He also bought the manor of Kaczkowo (including eight villages) in Inowrocław county in 1670, where he built a summer palace.

Dąmbski played a key role in the subsequent royal election, which has been described as "one of the most dismal episodes in Polish parliamentary history.

[7] Nevertheless, that same evening a group of dissenters, led by Dąmbski held a second vote, in the absence of the Primate, who had not returned to the election field.