Alojzy Fortunat Żółkowski

Polish actor and writer
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Also known as: Fortunat Alojzy
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Also called:
Fortunat Alojzy
Born:
Nov. 2, 1777, near Nowogródek, Pol. [now Novogrudok, Belarus]
Died:
Sept. 11, 1822, Warsaw, Russian Poland (aged 44)

Alojzy Fortunat Żółkowski (born Nov. 2, 1777, near Nowogródek, Pol. [now Novogrudok, Belarus]—died Sept. 11, 1822, Warsaw, Russian Poland) was an actor, writer, translator, and head of a Polish theatrical family. Żółkowski was born into a noble family and served in the army during the revolt of 1794. He made his acting debut in Warsaw in 1798, toured the country for four years, and then joined the National Theatre (Teatr Narodowy), where he was admired for his comedy roles, including Don Bartholo in The Barber of Seville by Pierre Beaumarchais and Arnolphe in Molière’s School for Wives. He also wrote ...(100 of 199 words)