Adam Mickiewicz has been recognized by the modern generation as the greatest Polish poet.
He was also a political activist, translator, publicist, mystic, academic teacher, military commander, and philosopher.
Date and place of birth: December 24, 1798 in Zaos, near Nowogródek.
Date and place of death: November 26, 1855 in Constantinople.
Adam Mickiewicz interesting facts
1. The coat of arms of Adam Mickiewicz was Poraj (Rose) – a Polish noble coat of arms of Czech origin.
2. The first poem by Adam Mickiewicz was “Zima Miejska”, published in 1818 in “Tygodnik Wileński”.
3. In 2014, the manuscript of “Pan Tadeusz” was entered on the Polish National List of the UNESCO Memory of the World Program.
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4. Adam Mickiewicz most likely died of cholera.
5. From 1890, Adam Mickiewicz’s body rests at Wawel.
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6. On the hundredth anniversary of the poet’s death, a museum dedicated to Adam Mickiewicz was opened in Constantinople at Tatlı Badem Sokak No. 23.
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7. Before he married Celina Szymanowska in 1834, Adam Mickiewicz had an affair with her mother, and later with his half-sister.
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8. Mickiewicz considered himself a fortuneteller.
9. In the last years of his life, he converted to Judaism and considered himself a Jew.
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10. Mickiewicz’s wife considered herself the embodiment of the Virgin Mary, a prophetess and a healer.
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11. After the birth of Adam, his umbilical cord was cut on the book, which was to herald that Adam would be someone famous in the future.
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12. Adam Mickiewicz, when he was 5 years old, fell from the roof and lost consciousness. His mother immediately recommended him to the Blessed Virgin, after which Adam regained consciousness. He described this event in the Invocation: “How did you restore my child to health by a miracle,
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13. He had a very illegible handwriting because he wrote quickly so as not to forget what he had formed in his head.
14. He wrote “The Great Improvisation” (Part III of Dziady) in one night.
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15. Adam Mickiewicz was born 221 years ago. He died 164 years ago (data: May 2019).
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16. Adam Mickiewicz had a middle name – Bernard.
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17. While in Paris, Adam Mickiewicz also operated under the assumed name of Adam Muhl, which he adopted for political purposes.
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Adam Mickiewicz questions and answers
Who were the parents of Adam Mickiewicz?
Adam Mickiewicz’s father was Mikołaj Mickiewicz – court attorney and bailiff. Mother – Barbara from the Majewski family.
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Did Adam Mickiewicz have siblings?
He had two brothers – Aleksander and Franciszek.
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How many years did Adam Mickiewicz live?
Adam Mickiewicz lived 56 years and 11 months.
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Was Adam Mickiewicz a Mason?
In 1822 he became a freemason with the rank of journeyman.
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Mickiewicz had children?
He had 6 children: 2 daughters and 4 sons.
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Who was Mickiewicz’s wife?
Former daughter of pianist Maria Szymanowska, friend of Mickiewicz.
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How tall was Adam Mickiewicz?
Adam Mickiewicz was about 163 cm tall.
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What sign of the Zodiac was Adam Mickiewicz under?
Capricorn.
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What was the name of Mickiewicz’s dog? How did the poet relate to him?
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Where did Adam Mickiewicz die?
He died in Constantinople.
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