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Franciszek Malewski

1800 – 1870

Polish lawyer, journalist

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Lived 1800 – 1870. Franciszek Malewski was a Polish and Russian journalist, lawyer, jurist, opinion journalist and editing staff.

Franciszek Hieronim Malewski of Jastrzębiec coat of arms (1800-1870) was a Polish lawyer, archivist and journalist. In 1815 he graduated from the Wilno-based gimnazjum wileńskie and started legal studies at the local university. Founding member of the Filomatic Society and friend to Adam Mickiewicz, he was also a co-founder of the Filaretic Society. Arrested in 1823 for membership in aforementioned societies, the following year he was sentenced to forced resettlement to Russia by tsarist authorities.

In 1829 he was allowed to settle in St. Petersburg, where he started working at the Lithuanian Metrica Office. Around that time he also founded the Tygodnik Petersburski (Petersburg weekly), the first Polish-language newspaper to be published in that city. In 1832 he married Helena née Szymanowska (daughter to Maria Szymanowska and sister to Celina née Szymanowska, future wife of Adam Mickiewicz). Among his children was Maria Malewska who would later become wife of Władysław Mickiewicz, poet's son. He died on 10 April 1870.

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Important facts

Born
1800, Vilnius
Birth century
Died
1870, Saint Petersburg
Education
Vilnius University
Also known as
Franciszek Hieronim Malewski

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Franciszek Malewski?

Polish lawyer, journalist (1800–1870)

When was Franciszek Malewski born?

Franciszek Malewski was born in 1800 in Vilnius.

When did Franciszek Malewski die?

Franciszek Malewski died in 1870 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Franciszek Malewski's occupation?

Franciszek Malewski was a journalist, lawyer, jurist, opinion journalist and editing staff.

What nationality was Franciszek Malewski?

Franciszek Malewski was Polish and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Franciszek Malewski

· Wikidata: Q3498197

· DBpedia: Franciszek Malewski

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