Princes Lubomirski foundations
The Princes Lubomirski Family has permanently gone down in the history of Poland through its architectural, scientific, educational, and military foundations. Many of them had a sacred and educational character, thanks to which they have served the society until now. The princes for more than five hundred years have been active on the Polish territory in the field of charity. In this way they carry out the formula written in the coat of arms “Turned to the Homeland” (Patriam Versus). |
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Date | Place | Name | Founder | Sources | Comments |
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14th century | Szczyrzyc | The construction of the church | Probably Michał of Grabia and Szczyrzyc, one of the progenitors of the Lubomirski Family |
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Before 1590 | Łazany (Kraków poviat) | The construction of the church | Sebastian Lubomirski (c. 1546 – 1613) |
PSB, v. 18, p. 40 |
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1604 | Bielany near Kraków | The village handed over to Camaldolese monastery | Sebastian Lubomirski (c. 1546 – 1613) |
PSB, v. 18, p. 40 |
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1605 | Niedźwiedź (Limanowa poviat) | The construction of the church and the poorhouse for the poor | Sebastian Lubomirski (c. 1546 – 1613) | PSB, v. 18, p. 40 |
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1611 |
Kraków, Wolica | The foundation of the chapel in the Church of the Dominicans | Sebastian Lubomirski (c. 1546 – 1613) | PSB, v. 18, p. 41 | Earl founded the chapel; in order to maintain it, he bequeathed a private village called Wolica |
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1623 - 1634 | Kraków | The foundation of the Monastery of the Dominicans “Na Gródku” | Anna Lubomirska, Sebastian Lubomirski’s wife (c. 1546 – 1613) | PSB, v. 18, p. 41 |
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Wiśnicz | The establishment of the town, foundation of the church and the town hall | Stanisław Lubomirski (1583 – 1649) | PSB, v. 18, p. 44 |
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Lubowla | The reconstruction of the castle | Stanisław Lubomirski (1583 – 1649) | PSB, v. 18, p. 44 |
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Zator | The reconstruction of the castle | Stanisław Lubomirski (1583 – 1649) | PSB, v. 18, p. 44 |
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Nowy Sącz | The reconstruction of the castle | Stanisław Lubomirski (1583 – 1649) | PSB, v. 18, p. 44 |
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Bielany near Kraków | The foundation of the chapel in the monastery | Stanisław Lubomirski (1583 – 1649) | PSB, v. 18, p. 44 |
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Podoliniec | The foundation of the Monastery of the Piarists and the Collage of the Piarists | Stanisław Lubomirski (1583 – 1649) | PSB, v. 18, p. 44 |
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Kraków | The foundation of the Monastery of the Barefoot Carmelites | Stanisław Lubomirski (1583 – 1649) | PSB, v. 18, p. 44 |
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Wiśnicz | The foundation of the monastery church | Stanisław Lubomirski (1583 – 1649) | PSB, v. 18, p. 44 |
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Wiśnicz | The Family Mausoleum in the Monastery of the Carmelites | Stanisław Lubomirski (1583 – 1649) | PSB, v. 18, p. 44 |
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1651 | Sokal | 2 squadrons of light cavalry and 100 infantrymen | Konstanty Jacek Lubomirski (c. 1620 – 1663) | PSB, v. 18, p. 31 | Private army put to fight against Chmielnicki |
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1654 | Nowy Sącz | The Transfiguration of Our Lord Chapel | Konstanty Jacek Lubomirski (c. 1620 – 1663) | PSB, v. 18, p. 32 | The Renaissance chapel, in 1081 renamed into the Protestant church |
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Wiśnicz | A collection of paintings (219) and a library (313 books and 45 manuscripts) | Aleksander Michał Lubomirski (c. 1614 – 1677) | PSB, v. 17, p. 639 | Paintings from a trip across Europe, among others by B. Schodone, F. Albani, F. M. Parmigiano, the Dutch school. Now taken over by the State Treasury |
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The 20th of April 1668 | Rzeszów | The Foundation of the Piarists Collage | Hieronim Augustyn Lubomirski (1647 – 1706) | PSB, v. 18, p. 11. |
The date of the receipt of the Pope’s consent |
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1668 – 1706 | The maintenance of a private squadron of dragoons and an armoured one | Hieronim Augustyn Lubomirski (1647 – 1706) | PSB, v. 18, p. 11. | Troops fought in Ukraine, Moldova, the battle of Chocim, the battle of Vienna | |
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After 1678 | Warsaw | The construction of “Arkadia” in Mokotów | Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski (c. 1642 – 1702) |
PSB, v. 18, p. 47 |
Architect Tylman of Gameren |
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1676 - 1683 | Warsaw | The construction of the comedy theatre in Ujazdów | Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski (c. 1642 – 1702) | PSB, v. 18, p. 47 | Performances for a wide audience took place here |
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1683 - 1689 | Warsaw | The construction of the residence in Ujazdów | Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski (c. 1642 – 1702) | PSB, v. 18, p. 47 | Architect Tylman of Gameren Ermitage and Bathhouse, the beginning of the Łazienki Palace, were erected |
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1683 - 1689 | Warsaw | The construction of the residence in Czerniaków | Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski (c. 1642 – 1702) | PSB, v. 18, p. 47 | Architect Tylman of Gameren, now the residence belongs to the state and delights tourists |
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1687 – 1692 | Warsaw | The construction of the Church of Observants in Czerniaków | Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski (c. 1642 – 1702) | PSB, v. 18, p. 48 | The church was to be the family mausoleum at the same time, the prince was buried there |
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Częstochowa |
A donation of PLN 100 thousand | Jerzy Dominik Lubomirski (c. 1665 - 1727) | PSB, v. 18, p. 21. |
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Połonne | Establishment of a Jesuit mission | Jerzy Dominik Lubomirski (c. 1665 - 1727) | PSB, v. 18, p. 21. |
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Kijanna (?) | The extension of the residence | Józef Karol Lubomirski (1638 – 1702) | PSB, v. 18, p. 27. |
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c. 1695 | Baranów Sandomierski | The extension of the castle | Józef Karol Lubomirski (1638 – 1702) | PSB, v. 18, p. 27. | Architect Tylman of Gameren, the extension of the west wing, the change of the interior design, the castle has been one of the most magnificent Renaissance residences until now |
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1713 - 1730 | Rzeszów | The construction of the Church of the Reformati | Marianna Lubomirska (1685 – 1730) and Jerzy Ignacy Lubomirski (1687 - 1753) | PSB, v. 17, p. 633 | Princess with her husband Jerzy Ignacy Lubomirski gave money to build the church |
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Between 1737 and 1753 | Rzeszów | Gardens and the reconstruction of the summer palace | Jerzy Ignacy Lubomirski (1687 - 1753) | PSB, v. 17, p. 629, PSB, v. 18, p. 24. | Created for the Prince’s wife - Joanna |
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2nd quarter of the 18th c. | Warsaw | The construction of the Calvary in Ujazdów consisting of 33 chapels |
Teodor Lubomirski (1683 – 1745) |
PSB, v. 18, p. 62. |
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2nd quarter of the 18th c. | Boguchwała | The construction of the church | Teodor Lubomirski (1683 – 1745) | PSB, v. 18, p. 62. |
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2nd quarter of the 18th c. | Łańcut | The construction of the Church and the Monastery of the Dominicans | Teodor Lubomirski (1683 – 1745) |
PSB, v. 18, p. 62. |
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2nd quarter of the 18th c. | Łańcut | The restoration of the Parish Church | Teodor Lubomirski (1683 – 1745) | PSB, v. 18, p. 62. |
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2nd quarter of the 18th c. | Warsaw | Financing Collegium Nobilium | Teodor Lubomirski (1683 – 1745) and his wife Elżbieta | PSB, v. 18, p. 62. |
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1743 | Warsaw | A donation of PLN 1800 | Urszula Lubomirska (c. 1697 – 1776) | PSB, v. 18, p. 634 | For the construction of Stanisław Konarski Collegium Nobilium |
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1745 | Miłocin | St. Hubert’s Chapel | Jerzy Ignacy Lubomirski (1687 - 1753) | PSB, v. 18, p. 24. |
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1750 | Równe | The establishment of guilds of tailors and furriers | Stanisław Lubomirski (1704 – 1793) |
PSB, v. 18, p. 50. |
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Warsaw | The sum PLN 1800 | Stanisław Lubomirski (1704 – 1793) | PSB, v. 18, p. 50. | For the construction of Collegium Nobilium | |
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1756 | Warsaw | Leasing the palace to the Piarists | Urszula Lubomirska (c. 1697 – 1776) | PSB, v. 18, p. 634 |
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Głogów in the Rzeszów area | The foundation of the Monastery of the Missionaries | Urszula Lubomirska (c. 1697 – 1776) | PSB, v. 18, p. 635 |
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Przeworsk | The development of the weaving industry | Zofia (1718 – 1790) and Antoni Lubomirski | PSB, v. 17, p. 637 | The Lubomirski Family hired foreign specialists, thanks to which the weaving industry was modernized here, goods were diversified |
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Przeworsk | The construction of the Monastery of Sisters of Mercy | Zofia Lubomirska (1718 – 1790) | PSB, v. 17, p. 637 | The Princess initiated the construction, financed it |
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1766 – 1772 | Opole | The reconstruction of the palace into classical style together with the foundation of scientific collections | Zofia Lubomirska (1718 – 1790) | PSB, v. 17, p. 637 | Architects Dominik Merlini and Jakub Fontana, project manager Ferdynand Nax. The natural history room, a mineralogical collection and a library were established in the palace |
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1770 | Warsaw | The construction of embankments around the city | Stanisław Lubomirski (c. 1720 – 1783) | PSB, v. 18, p. 54 | |
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1770 – 1780 | Śmilańszczyzna (Kiev province) | A settlement process, the settlement of 48 new estates | Franciszek Ksawery Lubomirski (1747 – 1819) | PSB, v. 18, p. 32 |
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1776 | Probably Głogów | The sum for the Baby Jesus Hospital | Urszula Lubomirska (c. 1697 – 1776) | PSB, v. 18, p. 635 |
The Princess bequeathed a significant amount to Father Gabriel Boudouin for the construction of the hospital |
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1777 | Śmiła (Kiev province) | The construction of the Franciszek Ksawery’s Church | Franciszek Ksawery Lubomirski (1747 – 1819) | PSB, v. 18, p. 32 |
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1777 | Warsaw | Introduction of street lighting | Stanisław Lubomirski (c. 1720 – 1783) | Encyclopaedia of Warsaw, ed. B. Petrozolin-Skowrońska, PWN, Warsaw 1994 |
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Staszów | Elementary school | Izabela Lubomirska (1736 – 1816) | PSB, v. 17, p. 628 | The best equipped elementary school in the Kingdom of Poland |
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80s of the 18th c. | Wilanów | The construction of the bathing pavilion | Izabela Lubomirska (1736 – 1816) | PSB, v. 17, p. 628 |
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1776 – 1786 | Mokotów | The construction of the garden, garden and utility pavilions | Izabela Lubomirska (1736 – 1816) | PSB, v. 17, p. 628 | Architect Sz. B. Zug |
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1775 – 1780 | Ursynów | The construction of the villa “Rozkosz | Izabela Lubomirska (1736 – 1816) | PSB, v. 17, p. 628 | For the Princess’ favourite J. Maisonneuve |
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1783 | Śmiła (Kiev province) |
The foundation of the Capuchin Monastery |
Franciszek Ksawery Lubomirski (1747 – 1819) | PSB, v. 18, p. 32. |
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1775 | Lubar and Krzemieniec Podolski | Foot grenadiers regiment | Jerzy Marcin Lubomirski (1738 – 1811) | PSB, v. 18, p. 37 | The Prince transformed a part of his militia into an army unit, which he gave to the Republic of Poland |
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1778 – 1789 | Równe | The extension, the establishment of gardens | Józef Lubomirski (1751 – 1817) | PSB, v. 18, p. 28. | 1778 – royal privilege on fairs, 1789 – confirmation of privileges for Jews |
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To 1782 | Śmilańszczyzna (Kiev province) | Support of the creation of 82 Orthodox churches | Franciszek Ksawery Lubomirski (1747 – 1819) | PSB, v. 18, p. 32. |
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1783 | Warsaw | Support for the theatre and the creation of the ballet drama school for around 100 people | Jerzy Marcin Lubomirski (1738 – 1811) | PSB, v. 18, p. 37 | The Prince leased the privilege of the theatre from Franciszek Ryx, employed W. Bogusławski and maintained the theatre |
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90s of the 18th c. | Łańcut | Collecting art collections to Łańcut | Izabela Lubomirska (1736 – 1816) | PSB, v. 17, p. 628 | Collections from other residences, and France, England, Italy, Austria. A collection of antique sculptures and vases, paintings, drawings, ceramics, clocks, silverware purchased |
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1792 | 4 6-pound cannons | Józef Lubomirski (1751 – 1817) | PSB, v. 18, p. 28. | The Prince gave 4 cannons to the Republic of Poland to support the Constitution of May 3 | |
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The beginning of the 19th c. | Warsaw | The publishing of works by Romantics | Edward Kazimierz Lubomirski (1796 – 1823) | PSB, v. 18, p. 8 | 1819 – publishing “Faust” by A. Klingeman |
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1809 | Dubrowna | The construction of the church | Franciszek Ksawery Lubomirski (1747 – 1819) |
PSB, v. 18, p. 32. |
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The 25th of December 1823 | Lvov | Ossolineum | Henryk Lubomirski (1777 – 1850) | PSB, v. 18, p. 10. | The Prince gave his collections in the form of “books, medals, paintings and antiques” (over 2200 prints and manuscripts) to the Ossoliński Institute; he also created a separate collection named the 20th Museum of the Lubomirski Family |
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1827 | Warsaw | Ophthalmic Institute | Edward Kazimierz Lubomirski (1796 – 1823) | PSB, v. 18, p. 8 | The Prince bequeathed money before his death to establish a charitable institution; the money was entrusted to Edward Raczyński. The latter created an Ophthalmic Institute, which was opened until 1944. |
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1830/1831 | The Legion of the Vistula | Henryk Lubomirski (1777 – 1850) | PSB, v. 18, p. 10. | Henryk Lubomirski largely financed this unit during the November Uprising | |
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1839 | Równe | Moving the Junior High School from Klewań | Fryderyk Lubomirski (1786 – 1842) | PSB, v. 18, p. 30. |
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From 1856 | Warsaw | Financing the Warsaw Charity Society | Jan Tadeusz Lubomirski (1826 – 1908) | PSB, v. 18, p. 58. |
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1858; 1861 | Kraków and Lvov | The organization of exhibitions of Polish antiques | Jerzy Henryk Lubomirski (1817 – 1872) | PSB, v. 18, p. 26. |
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Before 1863 | Stanisławów | The establishment of a hospital, a free chemist’s and a people’s school | Władysław Emanuel Lubomirski (1824 – 1882) | PSB, v. 18, p. 64. |
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Stanisławów | Financing education of officials’ gifted children | Władysław Emanuel Lubomirski (1824 – 1882) |
PSB, v. 18, p. 64. |
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Stanisławów | Gathering a big book collection, open to the public | Władysław Emanuel Lubomirski (1824 – 1882) |
PSB, v. 18, p. 64. |
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Stanisławów | The establishment of a botanic garden | Władysław Emanuel Lubomirski (1824 – 1882) | PSB, v. 18, p. 64. |
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Warsaw | Financing the Zoological Cabinet | Władysław Emanuel Lubomirski (1824 – 1882) | PSB, v. 18, p. 64. | Publications, employing people, the extension of the library, gathering collections |
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Warsaw | Gathering the collection of molluscs, hummingbirds, malacological and book collections | Władysław Emanuel Lubomirski (1824 – 1882) | PSB, v. 18, p. 64. | Now in the Institute of Zoology of the Polish Academy of Sciences’ collection |
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1861 | The foundation of 14 schools for craftsmen and journeymen | Jan Tadeusz Lubomirski (1826 – 1908) | PSB, v. 18, p. 58. |
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1862, 1871 – 1876 | The publishing of a series of textbooks entitled “Biblioteka Rzemieślnika Polskiego” | Jan Tadeusz Lubomirski (1826 – 1908) | PSB, v. 18, p. 58. |
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1863/1864 |
Przeworsk | The organization of the insurgents' hospital in the palace | Jerzy Henryk Lubomirski (1817 – 1872) | PSB, v. 18, p. 26. |
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Kraków | The reconstruction of Sukiennice | Jerzy Henryk Lubomirski (1817 – 1872) | PSB, v. 18, p. 26. |
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1883 – 1900 | The publishing of collections of sources for the history of Poland | Jan Tadeusz Lubomirski (1826 – 1908) | PSB, v. 18, p. 59. | Publishing among others the Małopolska diplomatic code, Stanisław Żółkiewski’s and the Lubomirski Family’s collection of letters | |
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1872 | Kraków | Transforming the Kraków Scientific Society into the Academy of Arts and Sciences | Jerzy Henryk Lubomirski (1817 – 1872) |
PSB, v. 18, p. 26. |
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1874 – 1885 | Warsaw | The publishing of a series of textbooks for the Polish language and history | Jan Tadeusz Lubomirski (1826 – 1908) | PSB, v. 18, p. 59. |
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Mała Wieś near Warsaw | The establishment of 4 orphanages | Jan Tadeusz Lubomirski (1826 – 1908) | PSB, v. 18, p. 59. |
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Iłża, Czersk, Łuck | The purchase of castles and protection of them from destruction | Jan Tadeusz Lubomirski (1826 – 1908) | PSB, v. 18, p. 59. |
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1875 – 1879 | The publishing of “Agricultural Encyclopaedia” | Jan Tadeusz Lubomirski (1826 – 1908) | PSB, v. 18, p. 59. |
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1875 | Warsaw | The establishment of the Museum of Industry and Agriculture | Jan Tadeusz Lubomirski (1826 – 1908) | PSB, v. 18, p. 59. |
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1880 | Warsaw | The establishment of the school of tailoring | Jan Tadeusz Lubomirski (1826 – 1908) | PSB, v. 18, p. 59. |
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1885 | Kraków | The establishment of the Kraków University of Economics | Aleksander Ignacy Lubomirski (1802 – 1893) | PSB, v. 18, p. 2. | Donation of 2 mln francs for the Domestic Department in Lvov for public and scientific purposes. The money was used to open the facility for neglected boys at 27 Rakowiecka Street in 1893 |
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Kraków | The foundation of the Order of St Mary Magdalene | Aleksander Ignacy Lubomirski (1802 – 1893) | PSB, v. 18, p. 2. | Now Łagiewniki |
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1882 – 1935 | Lvov | Ossolineum – extension | Andrzej Lubomirski (1862 – 1953) | PSB, v. 18, p. 2. | The extension of the printing house, the creation of branches, the renovation of buildings, 1928 – the institute’s anniversary |
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Lvov | Ossolineum – donating the library of the Husarzewski Family | Eleonora Lubomirska, Andrzej’s wife (1862 – 1953) | PSB, v. 18, p. 2. |
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1887 | Warsaw | The construction of a new Zygmunt’s Column | Jan Tadeusz Lubomirski (1826 – 1908) | PSB, v. 18, p. 59. |
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1898 | Warsaw | The setting up of teams for treating eyes in the provinces | Jan Tadeusz Lubomirski (1826 – 1908) | PSB, v. 18, p. 59. |
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Studzieniec near Warsaw | The establishment of a childcare centre | Jan Tadeusz Lubomirski (1826 – 1908) | PSB, v. 18, p. 58. |
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The establishment of “Let’s save infants” association | Helena, Jan Tadeusz Lubomirski’s daughter (1826 – 1908) |
PSB, v. 18, p. 60. |
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Warsaw Berlin Vienna Paris |
Supporting composer Karol Szymanowski for many years | Władysław Lubomirski (1866 – 1934) | PSB, v. 18, p. 65 | Financial support, the organisation of concerts, facilitating establishing contacts |
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Warsaw Berlin Vienna Paris |
Supporting composer Grzegorz Fitelberg for many years | Władysław Lubomirski (1866 – 1934) | PSB, v. 18, p. 65 | Financial support, the organisation of concerts, facilitating establishing contacts |
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Warsaw Berlin Vienna Paris |
Supporting composer Artur Rubinstein for many years | Władysław Lubomirski (1866 – 1934) | PSB, v. 18, p. 65 | Financial support, the organisation of concerts, facilitating establishing contacts |
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From 1905 | Berlin | Supporting the Company of Young Polish Composers | Władysław Lubomirski (1866 – 1934) | PSB, v. 18, p. 65 |
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1909 – 1910 | Warsaw | The maintenance of the Philharmonic Orchestra | Władysław Lubomirski (1866 – 1934) | PSB, v. 18, p. 65 |
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100 | 1911 | Warsaw | The creation of the Jan Tadeusz Lubomirski Fund to publish works on the history of Warsaw | The Credit Society of the city of Warsaw donated the amount of 10 thousand roubles for this purpose | PSB, v. 18, p. 60. |
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The Lubomirski Princes also today continue the family tradition. The Princes Lubomirski Foundation (www.fundacjaksiazatlubomirskich.pl) serves this goal through conducting social, educational and academic activities. Prince Stanisław Lubomirski – Lanckoroński is the founder, whereas Prince Jan Lubomirski-Lanckoroński – President. The authorities of the organization fund computers for primary schools in towns related to the family, scholarships for students of the Kraków University of Economics coming from the former Eastern borderlands of the Republic of Poland, co-finance the Szreniawa Sports Club from Wiśnicz. The Foundation cooperates on a regular basis with The Wilanów Palace Museum, which was founded by the members of the family while organizing joint exhibitions and publications, among others the first cookery book written in the Polish language and the exhibition “The Lubomirski Family at Wilanów. Politics and private life” accompanied by the publishing of the catalogue of the exhibition and the book “Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski and artists”. The Foundation is also involved in drawing up and issuing their own valuable book items.
The Princes Lubomirski Foundation also supports the local community in the princes’ hometown – Wiśnicz. It provides financial and organizational support for the Historical Reconstruction Group “Per Saecula” operating in the town. It is in the course of establishing cooperation with The Prince Charles Foundation concerning ecological construction. The organization also supports the reconstruction of historical monuments related to the Lubomirski Family – the church located on the site of the Monastery of the Barefoot Carmelites in Wiśnicz and the ancestral castle. It is planned to issue another books about the history of the family and create a centre for victims of domestic violence in Łódź.
The great success of the Foundation is charity balls held at the said castle. So far, there have been three such projects, which were attended by eminent representatives of science, the aristocracy, business and politics. The money raised at the first ball made it possible to build a hospital for children with cerebral palsy. The funds raised at the second ball – to purchase a CAT scanner for detecting cancers among the youngest patients. During the third ball, money for the purchase of an ambulance for the Poviat Hospital in Bochnia was raised, which will be handed over to the facility soon. Current activities of the Foundation are financed by Prince Jan Lubomirski – Lanckoroński and Princess Dominika Kulczyk – Lubomirska (the President of Values Group and the Green Cross Poland Foundation).