Juliusz Leo
Encyclopedia
Juliusz Franciszek Leo was a Polish politician and academic. Professor of Jagiellonian University
(of economics
and law
), first deputy mayor
of Kraków
1901-1904, mayor from 1904 for three term
s until his death. Founder and first president of Supreme National Committee
(Naczelny Komitet Narodowy), and supporter of the idea of Polish Legions
. Buried at Rakowicki Cemetery
.
Jagiellonian University
The Jagiellonian University was established in 1364 by Casimir III the Great in Kazimierz . It is the oldest university in Poland, the second oldest university in Central Europe and one of the oldest universities in the world....
(of economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
and law
Law
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
), first deputy mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Kraków
Kraków
Kraków also Krakow, or Cracow , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life...
1901-1904, mayor from 1904 for three term
Term of office
Term of office or term in office refers to the length of time a person serves in a particular office.-Prime Minister:In the United Kingdom, the Prime Minister has no term limits...
s until his death. Founder and first president of Supreme National Committee
Supreme National Committee
Naczelny Komitet Narodowy was a quasi-government for the Poles in Galicia, Austro-Hungarian Empire, from 1914-1917...
(Naczelny Komitet Narodowy), and supporter of the idea of Polish Legions
Polish Legions in World War I
Polish Legions was the name of Polish armed forces created in August 1914 in Galicia. Thanks to the efforts of KSSN and the Polish members of the Austrian parliament, the unit became an independent formation of the Austro-Hungarian Army...
. Buried at Rakowicki Cemetery
Rakowicki Cemetery
Rakowicki Cemetery is one of the best known cemeteries of Poland, located in the centre of Kraków. It lies within the Administrative District No. 1 Stare Miasto meaning "Old Town" – not to be confused with the historic Kraków Old Town further west...
.