Blaski i cienie życia żony uczonego…” O emancypacji, naukowej karierze i małżeństwie Hanny Hirszfeldowej

This is one of the first attempts to reflect on the scientific advancement of married couples of researchers. The author looks at the biographies and careers of outstanding doctors – Hanna and Ludwik Hirszfeld. They both achieved scientific success, although only he received the palm of international fame. Hanna developed her career in her husband’s shadow. Professor and manager of university clinics, creator of the so-called pediatrician, military doctor during World War I, most people associated her only as L. Hirszfeld’s wife. The author’s goal is to present her persona and achievements, in particular to reflect on how her marriage to an outstanding scientist influenced both her and his career. The author focuses on the expectations placed on the scientist’s wife, and to what extent Hanna met them and exceeded them

First world war · Humanity · Persona · World War II · Historical and Cultural Studies of Poland · Language and Culture · Polish Historical and Cultural Studies