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Key Facts Born in 1814 in Cerekwica, died in 1904 in Krakow – lived for 90 years Studied at the Krakow School of Fine Arts and worked as a parish school teacher Specialized in religious painting with works displayed in major Krakow churches Contributed to the restoration of the famous

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

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

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

Key Facts • Located at 4 Juliusza Kossaka Square in Krakow's Zwierzyniec district • Originally named "Comfort" – a 19th-century suburban mansion • Purchased by Juliusz Kossak in 1869 for 15,000 zlotys (equivalent to approximately 10-15 times the average annual income of a skilled craftsman at that time) • Creative

Key Facts • Brother of Albrecht Dürer – the renowned Renaissance master painter from Nuremberg • Royal Court Painter – served as "pictor Regie Maiestatis" (painter of royal majesty) from 1527 • Weekly Royal Salary – received 1 florin per week plus purple linen allowances • Kraków Resident – lived