Emil Korytko
Polish activist and translator of works
Born
September 7th, 1813
212 years ago
Died
1839
186 years ago — 26 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Poland
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An influential Polish activist and translator, Korytko dedicated efforts to advancing social and political issues in Poland during the 19th century. Active in the revolutionary movements, he worked towards fostering Polish culture and language, translating important texts to promote these goals. Korytko's contributions in literature and activism played a role in the intellectual revival of Poland in a period marked by partitions and foreign domination. His translations helped to make significant works accessible to the Polish-speaking populace, encouraging a sense of national identity.
Translated key literary works into Polish
Participated in Polish nationalist movements
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