Although Poland regained independence in 1989 the battle of memory continues, and when it comes to the memory of modern history – the battle is just beginning. The Communist period in the history of our country blasted the national identity and consciousness of Polish people. Long years of political propaganda turned the order of things upside down. A victim has become an executioner, a hero has become a forest bandit, and a Stalinist torturer, a hero.
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Arthur Schopenhauer was born 22 February 1788 in Gdansk, died 20 September 1860 in Frankfurt am Main.
Jan Heweliusz (Johannes Hevelius) was born 28 January 1611 in Gdansk, died 28 January 1687 in Gdansk.
Although he had never traveled to Poland and has not had contact with the Polish scientific orientalists, however, he was associated with the home country, its history and culture. He could recite Polish poets for hours, and he begun each day with playing the 1 or 2 Chopin’s Piano Concerto. All day, for the rest of his life, he was engaged in his scientific work.