Maria Weryho
1858–1944 (age 86)
Biography
Maria Weryho (1858–1944) was a Polish writer whose literary contributions enriched Polish cultural heritage. Through her writing, she participated in the intellectual and artistic life of Poland during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, witnessing profound transformations in her nation.
Weryho's literary legacy is preserved in the memory of Polish letters, and she is honored at Powązki Cemetery in Warsaw, a final resting place for many of Poland's most distinguished cultural figures.