Paulina Hewelke, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Paulina Hewelke

Polish educator

Date of Birth: 16-Nov-1854

Place of Birth: Pułtusk, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

Date of Death: 28-Jan-1924

Profession: teacher

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Paulina Hewelke

  • Paulina Hewelke (16 November 1854 – 28 January 1924) was a Polish educator and education activist during the period when Russification policies forbade teaching Polish language and culture.
  • Active in clandestine activities to teach Polish subjects, she participated in lectures for the Flying University and from 1896–1919 operated a girl's school in Warsaw.
  • The school was one of the top women's schools in Warsaw and upon her retirement was purchased by the government, which still operates as the Klementyna Hoffmanowa Lyceum and Secondary School IX.

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