Marian Dąbrowski did not have an easy start in adult life. He was born on September 27, 1989 in Mielec in a poor but intelligentsia family. After completing compulsory education, he continued his studies at the Faculty of Philosophy of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. He could barely make ends meet, so he took various odd jobs, including he was selling postcards and paper.
Who was Marian Dąbrowski? Perseverance and determination contributed to his success
In the meantime, he began to develop in sports journalism, publishing articles in “Przegląd Gimnastyczne”. After the collapse of the magazine, he abandoned his studies and started working with the weekly “Ilustracja Polska”. Later, he became involved with the revolutionary newspaper “Nowiny”, serving as secretary. After marrying the wealthy Michalina Dobijówna, he invested his dowry in the conservative magazine “Głos Narodu”, becoming its co-owner. But then he was not successful. Everything changed thanks to “Ilustrowany Kurier Codzienny”, the first issue of which was published at the end of 1910. It was a revolutionary title among newspapers, as it had 16 pages, declared non-partisanship, and each text was complemented by photos and satirical graphics. After the rebirth of Poland, the editions were sold in the amount of up to 250,000. copies.
Following the blow, he created another “Secret Detective. Ilustrowany Tygodnik Kryminalno-Sądowy”, which shocked, among others, uncensored crime scene photos. Not only Dąbrowski contributed to the success of the newspapers, but also its editors. Some of them considered him an authority and a model of good-naturedness, others had the opinion of a tyrant. However, everyone agreed that he was generously rewarded for honest work – he did not save on salaries, he provided additional benefits in the form of, for example, free admission tickets to places of culture or free train rides.
He was the richest man in Central Europe. He died in poverty and oblivion
All actions led Dąbrowski to create a powerful publishing concern, which consisted of many more titles, including “Światowid” or “Evening Telegram”. In addition, “IKC” expanded by field branches and sold it also abroad. His position was unwavering. As an influential man, he also began to be active in , initially joining the Polish Republican Party. For 6 years he was a member of the Legislative Sejm, he also served as a councilor in Kraków. His greatest successes include the financing of Zakopianka, archaeological work on the Krak Mound, the construction of a new building for the National Museum and the purchase of Bagatela.
In the late 1930s. In the 1930s, “ICK” changed its character to propaganda and anti-German. Dąbrowski tried to convince readers that there would be no explosion. Although many urged him to create a reserve editorial office, he ridiculed these ideas. In August 1939, he left his homeland, going to an exhibition in New York. He had on him only the amount allowed for export by the customs office, he left all his property in the country. He did not expect that in a few weeks German troops would enter Poland, his newspaper would cease to exist and the company would collapse. For years he wandered in exile, living on benefits and financial support from his relatives. Marian Dąbrowski died on September 27, 1958 in Miami, Florida.
Source: Gazeta
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