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Walery Cyryl Amrogowicz
Walery Cyryl Amrogowicz (1863-1931) was a Polish numismatist, nationalist, philanthropist and collector of cultural artifacts. Biography He came from a rural Pomeranian family, and was born in Nowogród on 8 April 1863.Amrogowicz Walery Cyryl, Polski Słownik Biograficzny, Tom I, p. 87 During his studies at a Secondary School in Toruń he developed a liking for history and geography which was to contribute to his passion for numismatics. Following his studies, he became a court clerk. He worked in Toruń, Puck, and Kościerzyna. Amrogowicz was known for his patriotism. Throughout his whole life he worked with various Polish social organisations and provided material aid to many students from poor families (among them Dr Aleksander Majkowski, a future expert on Kaszuby). He was a major benefactor of the Scientific Help Society for the Youth of the Grand Duchy of Poznań. In Sopot Amrogowicz established the People's Bank, designed to assist small business, and became the presiden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walery Cyryl Amrogowicz
Walery Cyryl Amrogowicz (1863-1931) was a Polish numismatist, nationalist, philanthropist and collector of cultural artifacts. Biography He came from a rural Pomeranian family, and was born in Nowogród on 8 April 1863.Amrogowicz Walery Cyryl, Polski Słownik Biograficzny, Tom I, p. 87 During his studies at a Secondary School in Toruń he developed a liking for history and geography which was to contribute to his passion for numismatics. Following his studies, he became a court clerk. He worked in Toruń, Puck, and Kościerzyna. Amrogowicz was known for his patriotism. Throughout his whole life he worked with various Polish social organisations and provided material aid to many students from poor families (among them Dr Aleksander Majkowski, a future expert on Kaszuby). He was a major benefactor of the Scientific Help Society for the Youth of the Grand Duchy of Poznań. In Sopot Amrogowicz established the People's Bank, designed to assist small business, and became the presiden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |