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Key Facts • Born in 1855 in Krakow, died in 1927 in the same city • Prominent architect and constructor of the late 19th and early 20th centuries • Partner and collaborator with renowned architect T. Stryjeński • Academic career included teaching at the Industrial School and Academy of Fine

Key Facts • Born in Warsaw in 1910, died in Krakow in 1984 – Polish journalist, painter, graphic artist, and scenographer • Founder and editor-in-chief of "Przekrój" – one of Poland's most influential cultural magazines that masterfully navigated censorship through sophisticated editorial strategies • Professor at the Academy of Fine

Key Facts • Son of prominent journalist Gustaw Ehrenberg, continuing the family tradition in journalism • Editor of major Polish newspapers including "Czas" and "Głos Narodu" (1895-1901) • Involved in political controversy with socialist leader Ignacy Daszyński that led to a public confrontation • Worked across multiple cities including Kraków,

Key Facts Natural son of Tsar Alexander I and Helena Rautenstrauchowa née Dzierżanowska Born in Warsaw, became a prominent political activist, poet, and journalist Studied at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków from 1833 Sentenced to death in 1838 for underground activities, later pardoned and exiled to Siberia for 20 years

Key Facts Renowned cardiac surgeon and professor at Collegium Medicum of the Jagiellonian University Pioneer in Polish cardiac surgery, participating in the country's first heart transplant Innovator who helped develop Poland's first artificial heart-lung machine First in Poland to implement aortic heart valve implantation from fresh human corpses (1974) Established

On the initiative of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Stock Exchange was established on the 20th January 1919. It was modeled on the Vienna Stock Exchange, and from 1924 based on Polish legal regulations. The stock exchange consisted of 174 members, including 54 banks, credit unions, 13 bureaux

It operated in Krakow from 1922 until the outbreak of World War II. On the 12th February 1947, it resumed its activity, first at Łobzowska st and from 1950 at Wiślna 2 st and survived until 1951. Before the war, it had its seat in its own building at the

Key Facts Born in Lviv in 1896, died in Krakow in 1971 – Polish artist of the 20th century Multi-disciplinary artist – graphic artist, draftsman, and painter Educated at the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow (1914-1920) 20-year residence in Sanok (1923-1945) where he taught and co-organized cultural institutions

Until recently, it was customary in Krakow to call at the moment of agony or right after a person’s death. The bells were placed outside the church, currently, there are three left in the city: on the right side of the main entrance to the Dominican Church, on the wall

Key Facts Multi-talented artist: Painter, poet, writer, and satirist who made significant contributions to Krakow's cultural scene from the late 1950s until his death in 1978 Educational background: Graduated from high school in Bielsko (1954) and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow (1954-1960) Cabaret pioneer: Performed at