Raphael Kalinowski
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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.
