Kraków in Kraków Powiat, Lesser Poland, Poland — Central Europe

Władysław Orkan

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2018

1. Władysław Orkan Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

W
tym domu
zył - tworzył i umarł
Poeta Podhala

Władysław Orkan

*1876 †1930

(English translation:) In this house lived, created, and died the poet of the Podhale region (the Polish highlands), Władysław Orkan. Born 1876, died 1930.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is May 14, 1930.

Location. 50° 3.657′ N, 19° 56.192′ E. Marker is in Kraków, Małopolska (Lesser Poland), in Kraków Powiat. Marker is at the intersection of Bracka and Rynek Główny, on the right when traveling south on Bracka. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rynek Główny 21, Kraków, Małopolska 31-008, Poland. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Europe's First Bookshop (within shouting distance of this marker); Michał Stachowicz (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Stanisław Wyspiański (about 180 meters away); Ignacy Krieger (about 210 meters away);

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Józef Chłopicki (about 210 meters away); Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (about 210 meters away); Helena Modjeska (about 210 meters away); Andrzej Badurski (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kraków.

Also see . . . Władysław Orkan (Wikipedia). "Władysław Orkan (27 November 1875 – 14 May 1930) (actually born as Franciszek Ksawery Smaciarz, changed surname to Smreczyński, but primarily known under his pen name, Orkan) was a Polish writer and poet from the Young Poland period. He is known as one of the greatest Polish writers from Podhale region and Górale folk; the most famous of his works portray the common people from that region." (Submitted on June 18, 2018.)

Władysław Orkan Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2018

2. Władysław Orkan Marker - Wide View

The marker is mounted to the wall of the building, just to the left of the couple standing underneath the Bank Polski sign.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.