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Karol Boromeusz Świerzawski, portrait

A. Ivor1794

Theatre Institute in Warsaw

Theatre Institute in Warsaw
Warszaw, Poland

Karol Boromeusz Świerzawski, portrait. Karol Boromeusz Świerzawski (1735–1806),
the only actor of the National Theatre who continued to work there throughout the entire Stanislavian period and later, until his death (1765–1806); the first performer of the roles that are considered classic today – that of Staruszkiewicz in “Małżeństwo z kalendarza”/“Marriage from the Calendar” by Bohomolec and Mr. Gadulski in “Powrót Posła”/“The Deputy’s Return” by Niemcewicz. In recognition of his talent King Stanisław August awarded him the title Primus Poloniae Actor (Poland’s First Actor).

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  • Title: Karol Boromeusz Świerzawski, portrait
  • Creator: A. Ivor
  • Date: 1794
  • Original Source: Muzeum Teatralne
Theatre Institute in Warsaw

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