Wojciech Kossak
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Summary
Wojciech Kossak is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on December 31, 1856[3]. He died in Kraków[4]. He died on July 29, 1942[5]. He worked as a painter[6], graphic artist[7], and typographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (351 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Wojciech Kossak was born in Paris[2].
- Wojciech Kossak passed away in Kraków[4].
- Wojciech Kossak was born on December 31, 1856[3].
- Wojciech Kossak was born on December 31, 1857[10].
- Wojciech Kossak died on July 29, 1942[5].
- Burial took place at Rakowicki Cemetery[11].
- Wojciech Kossak's father was Juliusz Kossak[12].
- A child of Wojciech Kossak was Jerzy Kossak[13].
- A child of Wojciech Kossak was Maria Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska[14].
- A child of Wojciech Kossak was Magdalena Samozwaniec[15].
- Wojciech Kossak held citizenship in Poland[16].
- Wojciech Kossak is identified as part of the Poles ethnic group[17].
- Wojciech Kossak worked as a painter[6].
- Wojciech Kossak's professions included graphic artist[7].
- Wojciech Kossak worked as a typographer[8].
- Wojciech Kossak's field of work was painting[18].
- Wojciech Kossak's field of work was visual arts[19].
- Wojciech Kossak was educated at Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow[20].
- Wojciech Kossak was educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[21].
- A notable work attributed to Wojciech Kossak is Racławice Panorama[22].
- A notable work attributed to Wojciech Kossak is Berezina[23].
- Wojciech Kossak received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].
- Wojciech Kossak received the Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[25].
- Wojciech Kossak received the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[26].
- Wojciech Kossak received the Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[27].
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Origins and Family
Wojciech Kossak was born in Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 31, 1856[3] and December 31, 1857[10]. His father was Juliusz Kossak[12]. He is identified as part of the Poles ethnic group[17].
Education
Educated at Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow[20], an academy of fine arts[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1818[30] and Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[21], an academy of fine arts[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1808[33], headquartered in Munich[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], graphic artist[7], and typographer[8]. Fields of work include painting[18], a method[35] and visual arts[19], a type of arts[36].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Racławice Panorama[22], an art museum[37], in Poland[38], founded in 1980[39], headquartered in Racławice Panorama Rotunda[40] and Berezina[23], a destroyed artwork[41], in Poland[42], founded in 1895[43].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], a Ordensklasse[44], in France[45]; Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[25]; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[26], a grade of an order[46], in Poland[47]; and Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[27], a grade of an order[48], in Poland[49].
Personal Life
Children include Jerzy Kossak[13], a painter[50], 1886–1955[51], of Poland[52], awarded the Gold Cross of Merit[53], specialised in painting[54]; Maria Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska[14], a poet[55], 1891–1945[56], of Cisleithania[57], awarded the Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[58]; and Magdalena Samozwaniec[15], a writer[59], 1894–1972[60], of Poland[61], awarded the Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland[62], specialised in writer[63].
Death and Burial
Wojciech Kossak died on July 29, 1942[5]. He passed away in Kraków[4]. He is buried at Rakowicki Cemetery[11].
Why It Matters
Wojciech Kossak ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (351 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
FAQs
Where was Wojciech Kossak born?
Born in Paris[2].
Where did Wojciech Kossak die?
Wojciech Kossak passed away in Kraków[4].
Who were Wojciech Kossak's parents?
Wojciech Kossak's father was Juliusz Kossak[12].
What did Wojciech Kossak do for work?
Wojciech Kossak worked as painter[6], graphic artist[7], and typographer[8].
Where did Wojciech Kossak go to school?
Wojciech Kossak was educated at Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow[20] and Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[21].
What awards did Wojciech Kossak receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[25], Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[26], and Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[27].