Józef Winnicki
1843–1936 (age 93)
Biography
Józef Winnicki lived a long life spanning nearly a century, from 1843 to 1936. His years encompassed dramatic transformations in Polish and European history, from the period of partition through the restoration of Polish independence and the interwar years.
Winnicki's memory is preserved at Saint Peter cemetery in Gniezno, a sacred place that honors those who lived through Poland's most challenging and transformative periods. His life represents the resilience and endurance of the Polish people across generations.