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Anna Dorota Chrzanowska née von Fresen (
The first monument of Anna Dorota Chrzanowska erected in Trembowla in 1683 was last mentioned in 1829. Subsequently, in 1900, a second one was erected on the same site, work of Terebovlian sculptor J. Bohenek. It was destroyed in 1944 by Soviet troops.
In 1982, the hill where monument once stood was rebuilt, and the slab was built, and the plate that remained undamaged was secured. On this spot opening of the third monument took place in July 2012, work of Roman Vilgushinsky.Теребовлі уже 915 рік
Anna Dorota Chrzanowska née von Fresen (fl.
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1675), was a Polish heroine of the Polish–Ottoman War (1672–76), known for her acts during the Battle of Trembowla
The Battle of Trembowla, more popularly known as the Defence of Trembowla took place between September 20 – October 11, 1675, during the Polish-Ottoman War (1672-1676). Heroic resistance of Polish forces became a symbol, and was glorified and im ...
in 1675.
Act
She was married to Captain Jan Samuel Chrzanowski. In 1675, she was present with her spouse at his command position, Trembowla Castle, when it was besieged by the Ottoman Turks. Despite Turkish efforts, the defenders of castle managed to hold their positions after several attacks. After several days, shortages of food and water became severe, and Captain Chrzanowski decided to surrender. Chrzanowska disagreed with this decision, and threatened to commit suicide if he proceeded. She convinced him to hold the fort - furthermore, Anna Dorota urged the defenders to carry out an attack on Turkish positions, resulting in heavy losses among the Ottomans. Chrzanowska’s determination is regarded to have raised the morale among the Poles, despite the fact that their losses were also heavy. The Turks ended the siege on October 11. In 1676 PolishSejm
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raised the Chrzanowski couple to become members of the szlachta
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), with the right to use the Poraj coat of arms
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. They became famous celebrities.
Monument
The first monument of Anna Dorota Chrzanowska erected in Trembowla in 1683 was last mentioned in 1829. Subsequently, in 1900, a second one was erected on the same site, work of Terebovlian sculptor J. Bohenek. It was destroyed in 1944 by Soviet troops.
In 1982, the hill where monument once stood was rebuilt, and the slab was built, and the plate that remained undamaged was secured. On this spot opening of the third monument took place in July 2012, work of Roman Vilgushinsky.Legacy
The siege of Trembowla and story of Anna Chrzanowska inspired Polish painters and writers alike. Most notable works: *Aleksander Lesser
Aleksander Lesser (13 May 1814 – 13 March 1884) was a Polish painter, illustrator, sketch artist, art critic, and amateur researcher of antiquities who was of Jewish descent. Lesser holds a place in Polish art history "as an outstanding repr ...
(1814–1884) painting '' Defense of the Trembowla against the Turks ''
* Leopold Löffler (1827–1898), painting '' Anna Dorota Chrzanowska at the castle in Trembowla ''
* Józef Wybicki
Józef Rufin Wybicki (; 29 September 1747 – 10 March 1822) was a Polish nobleman, jurist, poet, political and military activist of Kashubian descent. He is best remembered as the author of "Mazurek Dąbrowskiego" (), which was adopted as the ...
(1747–1822), drama
* Zofia Kossak-Szczucka
Zofia Kossak-Szczucka ( (also Kossak-Szatkowska); 10 August 1889 – 9 April 1968) was a Polish writer and World War II resistance fighter. She co-founded two wartime Polish organizations: Front for the Rebirth of Poland and Żegota, set up t ...
(1889–1968), novel '' Trembowla ''
* Maria Krüger
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(1904–1999), story '' Marcynka's bright braid '' in the collection '' Golden Crown ''
* Andrzej Waligórski (1926–1992), poem '' Song about the defense of Trembowla '' which was performed by Tadeusz Chyłę (1933–2014).
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