Key Facts Born in 1807 in Krakow and died in 1892 in the same city Legal education at Warsaw University and Paris Participated in the November Uprising (1830-1831) but opposed the January Uprising (1863) Co-founder of "Czas" journal in 1848, promoting Polish language and literature Member of the Galician Parliament
Key Facts • Polish folk and satiric writer born and died in Krakow (1837-1901) • Lived his entire life on Floriańska Street, earning it the nickname "his street" • Authored 30 novels and almost 20 comedy plays that remain popular today • First president of Polish Gymnastic Society "Sokół" (Falcon)
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 • Monument dedicated to Maksymilian Siła-Nowicki, pioneer of nature protection in Poland and professor at Jagiellonian University • Located in Krakow's Planty Park at the confluence of the Wilga and Vistula rivers • Original obelisk established in 1898, making it over 125 years old • Enhanced in 1979
Key Facts • Polish statesman and independence leader who lived from 1867 to 1935 • Central figure in Poland's fight for independence and interwar politics • Long-time resident of Krakow from 1901 until World War I • Commander of the 1st Brigade of Polish Legions during WWI • Head of
Key Facts • Theater and music critic and prominent journalist in early 20th century Poland • Worked as journalist for Głos Narodu (1900-1902) and deputy editor-in-chief of Czas (1902-1915) in Kraków • Co-founder of Zielony Balonik cabaret, one of the most famous literary cabarets in Polish history • Composer and
Key Facts • Widely regarded as one of the greatest Polish writers alongside Adam Mickiewicz, Juliusz Słowacki, and Zygmunt Krasiński¹ • Born September 24, 1821, in Laskowo-Głuchy, died May 23, 1883, in Paris² • Multi-talented artist: poet, prose writer, playwright, draftsman, sculptor, and translator • Famous works include: Promethidion, Quidam,
Key Facts • First written mention: Abraham ben Jacob provided the earliest known written reference to Krakow (as "Karako") in historical sources • Birth year: Born in 912 or 913 CE in Tortosa, Spain • Profession: Jewish-Spanish merchant and traveler who journeyed across medieval Europe • Historical significance: His travel
Key Facts • First woman in Krakow to receive honorary citizenship (1887) • Born in 1818, lived and worked in Podgórze district • Dedicated over 50 years to promoting education for women • Operated a female boarding school (pensjonat) in Podgórze • Recognized as Honorary Citizen of Podgórze for her