Fryderyk Skarbek

Deceased Person

1792 – 1866

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Who was Fryderyk Skarbek?

Fryderyk Florian Skarbek, a member of the Polish nobility, was an economist, novelist, historian, social activist, administrator, politician, and penologist who designed the Pawiak Prison of World War II ill fame.

He is also known for his friendship with his godson Frédéric Chopin and Chopin's family. His son Józef would marry Chopin's erstwhile fiancée, Maria Wodzińska.

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Born
Feb 15, 1792
Died
Sep 25, 1866

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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