Bolesław Heilpern
1893–1915 (age 22)
Biography
Bolesław Heilpern was a young Polish man whose life was marked by the turbulent years of World War I. He lived during a pivotal moment in Polish history, as the nation navigated the challenges of the Great War and its aftermath.
Though his life was brief, Heilpern's memory endures as part of the historical record of early twentieth-century Poland. He represents the generation of young Poles whose lives were profoundly affected by the events of his time.