Kraków in Kraków Powiat, Lesser Poland, Poland — Central Europe
Merkuriusz Polski / The Polish Mercury
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2018
1. Merkuriusz Polski / The Polish Mercury Marker
Inscription.
W tej kamienicy zwanej Szoberowska 3 stycznia roku 1661 powstała pierwsza w Polsce gazeta Merkvrivsz Polski Wydawana przez Aleksandra Gorczyna
Tablicę wmurowano w 300-lecie prasy polskiej
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(English translation:)
On January 3, 1661, in this building called Szoberowska (i.e., named after the Szober family), the first newspaper in Poland, The Polish Mercury, was published by Alexander Gorczyn.
This tablet was installed on the 300th anniversary of the Polish press.
W tej kamienicy
zwanej
Szoberowska
3 stycznia roku 1661
powstała
pierwsza
w Polsce
gazeta
Merkvrivsz
Polski
Wydawana
przez
Aleksandra
Gorczyna
Tablicę
wmurowano
w 300-lecie
prasy polskiej
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(English translation:)
On January 3, 1661, in this building called Szoberowska (i.e., named after the Szober family), the first newspaper in Poland, The Polish Mercury, was published by Alexander Gorczyn.
This tablet was installed on the 300th anniversary of the Polish press.
Erected 1961.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1661.
Location. 50° 3.66′ N, 19° 56.428′ E. Marker is in Kraków, Małopolska (Lesser Poland), in Kraków Powiat. Marker is on Mały Rynek just north of Sienna, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Mały Rynek 6, Kraków, Małopolska 33-332, Poland. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Additional keywords. journalism Merkuriusz Polski / The Polish Mercury
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2018
2. Merkuriusz Polski / The Polish Mercury Marker - Wide View
"Merkuriusz Polski Ordynaryjny (The Polish Mercury Ordinary; full title:...The Polish Mercury, Encompassing All the World's Affairs, for the Common Knowledge) was the first Polish newspaper (actually, a weekly), published from 1661, first in Kraków, then in Warsaw....Though short-lived, it gave its name to several later newspapers, notably the Merkuriusz Polski published in London, 1955–58." - Wikipedia
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 151 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.