Michał Węsławski

1849–1917 (age 68)

Biography

Michał Węsławski (1849–1917) was a lawyer and civic leader who served as mayor of Vilnius during a period of municipal reform, guiding the city through infrastructure projects and defending its cultural institutions.

He balanced legal expertise with a genuine concern for the residents of the capital, supporting schools and charities, and his memory rests at Rasos Cemetery where citizens recall his steady stewardship.