[Oktaw Pietruski (1820-1894) vice president of the Galician national seim -- his achievements in Polish laryngology].
The professional achievements of Oktaw Pietruski (1820-1894), a famous Polish lawyer and parliamentarian, v. president of the Galician National Seym are described. His struggle for a Polish character of Galicia, especially for introduction of an educational system and for introduction of Polish language in schools of different type in Galicia are presented. The achievements of Pietruski in origin of the Department of Laryngology of Medical Faculty of the Jagellonian University are described in more detail. The founder of this Department was Przemysław Pieniazek (185-1916), the first associate professor in Polish territories and later the first professor of rhinolaryngology, world famous physician.
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Kierzek
D005197:Famous Persons; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000266:history*; D011044:Poland; D011057:Politics