Key Facts • Born in 1907 in Kraków, died in 1966 in Warsaw • Multi-talented artist: actor, director, teacher, writer, and theater director • Studied architecture at Technical University in Brno before pursuing dramatic arts • Founded a Polish school in Romania during Nazi occupation (1940-1943), teaching Polish literature •

Key Facts Born in 1921 in Lviv (then part of Poland, now Ukraine) and died in 2006 in Krakow World-renowned science fiction author with works translated into over 40 languages Medical student at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow who never completed his degree Author of "Solaris", his most famous work

Key Facts Born in 1798 in Szczekociny, died in 1870 in Warsaw Rabbi, banker, and patriotic activist who bridged Jewish and Polish communities Co-founded the banking company Meisels and Bornstein with his business partner Served as rabbi of Kraków (1832-1856) and rabbi of Warsaw (1856-1870) Active participant in the November

Key Facts • Born in 1946 in Krakow, died in 2015 in his beloved city • Academic career: Graduated from Jagiellonian University (1969), earned doctorate (1972), habilitation (1979), and docent status (1980) • Primary affiliation: History Institute of Pedagogical University in Krakow (from 1973) • Specialization: Art history, Baroque Krakow

Key Facts • Father of Joseph Conrad – one of the greatest English-language novelists • Born 1820 in Honoratka, Podolia – died 1869 in Krakow • Multi-talented writer – poet, playwright, translator, and political activist • Political prisoner – sentenced to exile for participating in anti-Russian activities • Five years

Key Facts Artistic dynasty spanning over two centuries in Krakow Origin: Migrated from Podlasie region to Krakow in the 18th century Specializations: Primarily painters and sculptors Notable members: Five documented artists across multiple generations Legacy: Significant contribution to Krakow's cultural and artistic heritage Integration: Became integral part of Krakow's artistic

Key Facts Born in 1889 into an artistic family; son of Michał Stefan Korpal and younger brother of painter Aleksander Korpal Studied at the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow while simultaneously teaching drawing Served in the Polish Legions during World War I in the press and graphic section

Key Facts • Born in 1881 in Kraków to renowned artist Michał Stefan Korpal • Multi-disciplinary artist specializing in painting, sculpture, and medallion work • Educated at prestigious institutions including the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków, with advanced studies in Vienna and Prague • Dedicated educator who taught drawing

Key Facts Polish sculptor born in 1854, died in 1915 Son of renowned sculptor Michał Adam Korpal Studied under the Stehlik brothers and at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow Collaborated with Professor Leonard Marconi on major architectural projects in Lviv Created numerous public monuments including the Tadeusz Kościuszko

Key Facts Poland's most famous artistic dynasty spanning over 150 years of cultural influence Eight generations of talented painters, writers, and poets from Krakow Juliusz Kossak founded the dynasty as a renowned battle painter in the 19th century Wojciech Kossak became one of Poland's most celebrated painters, famous for historical