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Key Facts • Born in Paris in 1857 to Polish emigrants from Warsaw • Graduated with medical degree in 1885 from the University of Paris • Discovered the Babinski reflex in 1896, a fundamental neurological test still used today • Pioneered the classification of nervous diseases into organic and non-organic

Key Facts • Born in 1859 in Brașov (Braszów), Hungary into an Armenian family • Studied internationally in Lviv, Munich, and Paris, meeting renowned artists • Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow from 1895 to 1934 • Rector of the Academy from 1910 to 1927 • Co-founder

Key Facts • Yugoslav writer and Nobel Prize laureate (1892-1975) known for masterworks like "The Bridge on the Drina" • Studied at Jagiellonian University in Kraków from 1912-1914, living at Bonerowska Street 12 • Learned from distinguished professors including Stanisław Windakiewicz, Ignacy Chrzanowski, Marian Zdziechowski, and Michał Sobieski • Served

Key Facts Born in 1874 in Wadowice, the same town where Pope John Paul II was later born Studied architecture at the Krakow Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna's Academy of Fine Arts, and École des Beaux-Arts in Paris Chief Conservator of St. Mary's Basilica for 25 years (1900-1925), overseeing critical

Key Facts Born in 1771 in Gałęzów, died in 1856 in Piotrowice Multi-talented figure: poet, critic, journalist, and politician Opponent of the November Uprising (1830-1831) Author of numerous works including epics, poems, and historiographic publications Lived in Kraków where his first collection of poems was published Famous for biographical works

Key Facts Born in 1827 in Nowy Wiśnicz, younger brother of renowned painter Juliusz Kossak Served in the Austrian army and fought with General Bem's corps in Hungary (1848) Participated in Garibaldi's Italian campaign (1860) and the January Uprising in Poland (1863) Sentenced to 8 years of hard labor in

During a walk around Krakow City Centre, you shall see that the medieval part of the city is surrounded by a park. Have you ever wondered who was the initiator of the Planty Park establishment? It was Florian Straszewski, who has been commemorated with a monument located at the outlet

Key Facts Born in 1892 in Kraków, son of renowned symbolist painter Jacek Malczewski Multi-talented artist: painter, writer, and mountaineer Member of the avant-garde artistic group "Rytm" (Rhythm Group) Specialized in mountain and industrial landscapes with modernist realism Published six major literary works between 1928-1960, including "Drug of the Mountains"

Key Facts Born in 1886 in Kraków into the renowned Kossak artistic dynasty Son of celebrated painter Wojciech Kossak, inheriting exceptional artistic talent Attended the Cadet School, which profoundly influenced his military-themed artwork Specialized in battle scenes, historical paintings, and hunting scenes with masterful equestrian subjects Famous for collaborative works

Key Facts • Polish sculptor born in 1825 in Krakow during the Austrian partition period • Father of renowned sculptor Michał Stefan Korpal, establishing an artistic dynasty • Specialized in funerary monuments with works attributed at Rakowicki Cemetery • January Uprising participant – joined underground patriotic activities in 1863 •