Raphael Kalinowski

Religious Leader

Birthday September 1, 1835

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Vilnius, Lithuania

DEATH DATE Nov 15, 1907 (72)

#236732 Most Popular

About

Polish friar who founded many monasteries around Poland after the suppression by the Russians.

Before Fame

He joined the Imperial Russian Army in 1862 but quickly resigned to join the Polish insurrection.

Trivia

He was a prisoner of war in Siberia for ten years due to his participation in the Polish resistance.

Family Life

His father was a mathematics professor.

Associated With

He was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1991.