Życiorys Augusta Krasickiego (1873–1946) na tle dziejów rodziny
The life of August Krasicki (1873–1946) against the background of family history

Summary/Abstract: The Krasicki family remained in possession of the Lesko estate for a little less than150 years. During this period, many Krasickis were involved in the Polish independence move-ment as well as engaged in political, economic and cultural activities. The last owner of Lesko—count August Krasicki (1873–1946)—took part in public life both during Austrian rule andin independent Poland. Before 1914, he held the position of the marshal of the Lesko countyand served as a member of the Diet of Galicia and Lodomeria. During World War I, he servedin the Polish Legions as the commandant’s aide-de-camp. He was part of the 2nd Brigade ofthe Legions. In 1916, he became a member of the Military Department of the Supreme NationalCommittee. A dendrologist by education, he served as the president of the Galician and thenMałopolska (Lesser Poland) Forest Society, as well as a member of many other economic andeducational organizations (local and national). His biography shows numerous similarities withthe fate of his ancestors, thus proving the vitality of the landed gentry tradition.

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