Jerzy Heczko
1825–1907 (age 82)
Biography
Jerzy Heczko enriched cultural life through his translations, bridging languages so that diverse readers might access new stories and ideas. He approached each text with care, honoring both the original voice and the audience awaiting a faithful rendition.
He rests in the Lutheran cemetery in Komorní Lhotka, leaving a legacy of linguistic generosity that encouraged understanding across borders.