Konstanty Kalinowski
Wincenty Konstanty Kalinowski, also known as Kastuś Kalinoŭski (2 February [O.S. 21 January] 1838 – 22 March [O.S. 10 March] 1864), was a writer, journalist, lawyer and revolutionary from the former Grand Duchy of Lithuania that was part of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. He was one of the leaders of the failed Polish–Lithuanian Uprising of 1863.
Wincenty Konstanty Kalinowski | |
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| Born | 2 February 1838 Mostovlyany, Grodno Governorate, Russian Empire (now Mostowlany, Poland) |
| Died | 22 March 1864 (aged 26) Vilna, Vilna Governorate, Russian Empire (present-day Vilnius, Lithuania) |
| Nationality | Polish-Belarusian |
| Alma mater | Saint Petersburg State University |
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| Relatives | Viktar Otan Kalinowski (brother) |
| Family | Kalinowski family |
Kalinowski is especially revered in Belarus where he is seen as a forefather and icon of Belarusian nationalism.
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