People

Key Facts • Born in Kraków in 1891, daughter of renowned painter Wojciech Kossak • Multi-talented artist – poet, playwright, and painter specializing in floral subjects • Pioneer of Polish women's poetry and key figure in the interwar literary movement • Published her breakthrough collection "Blue Almonds" in 1922, revolutionizing

Key Facts • Born in 1896 in Lviv, member of the renowned Kossak artistic dynasty • Grandson of Juliusz Kossak and nephew of Wojciech Kossak, famous Polish painters • Specialized in landscapes, horses, and rural architecture paintings with distinctive brushwork and atmospheric depth • World War I veteran who served

Key Facts • Born in 1856 in Paris to renowned painter Juliusz Kossak • Studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow (1871-1873) and later in Munich and Paris • Court painter to German Emperor Wilhelm II in Berlin • President of the Society of Friends of Fine Arts

Key Facts Born: 1824 in Nowy Wiśnicz near Bochnia, died 1899 in Krakow Profession: Painter, illustrator, and draftsman specializing in equestrian and military scenes Family: Brother of renowned painter Leon Kossak Education: Initially studied law (1842) while simultaneously learning drawing Political involvement: Participated in the Spring of Nations (1848) Krakow

Key Facts • Born in Warsaw, died in Krakow, making Krakow his adopted home and final resting place • International education: Studied architecture in Berlin, Italy, and France, gaining diverse European architectural perspectives • Academic career: Became professor at the Department of Civil Engineering at the Technical Institute in Krakow

Key Facts Master woodcut artist and printmaker born in Tarnów to a printer's family Studied at Krakow's Academy of Fine Arts from 1937, interrupted by WWII, completed 1945-1948 WWII veteran and Holocaust survivor who participated in the September Campaign and survived Płaszów concentration camp Created over 500 woodcuts in the

Key Facts • Born in Kamieniec Podolski in 1871, died in Kraków in 1954 • Graduated in chemistry from Technical University in Lwów (1889-1893) • Director of the National Pottery Workshop from 1895 • Founded "Przegląd ceramiczny" (Ceramic Review) magazine in 1901 • Served as President of Kraków from 1926

Key Facts • Born in 1897 in Krakow, died in 1963 in his hometown • Lieutenant colonel of Polish Army who served in both World Wars • Olympic athlete who represented Poland at the 1924 Paris Olympics in football • Football legend with exceptional goal-scoring record for Wisła Krakow •

Key Facts • Born: 1910 in Pyzdry near Kalisz • Died: 1976 in Kraków • Education: Polish studies at University of Warsaw, dance at Warsaw Opera • Career: Prose writer, playwright, theater director, literary critic, and journalist • Major Role: Literary manager of Kraków theaters (1945-1948), President of Kraków Branch

Key Facts • Born in 1389 in Sienna, died in 1455 in Sandomierz • Graduate of Krakow Academy and secretary to King Władysław Jagiełło • Hero of the Battle of Grunwald (1410) – reportedly saved King Władysław Jagiełło's life • Bishop of Kraków (1423-1455) and Cardinal from 1449 • First