Aleksander Jelski
1834–1916
Polish–Lithuanian historian, ethnographer, and landowner. Served in the army, 1852–6, achieving the rank of lieutenant. Inherited the village and farm of Zamość, near Minsk, from his father in 1857. Introduced improved farming practices and was active in local affairs. Published articles on the enfranchisement of the peasants, on agricultural issues, and on drunkenness. Self taught; collected books, manuscripts, antiquities, and works of art, and published extensively on history and ethnography.
Source
Polski Słownik biograficzny
Bibliography
Polski Słownik biograficzny. Edited by Władysław Konopczyński et al. 52 vols. and 4 fascicles of vol. 53 (A–Toeplitz Jerzy) to date. Krakow: Polska Akademia Umiejętności. 1935–
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