Henryk Kadyi and the Formation of the Medical Faculty of the Lviv University (1894 - 1912) – A Short Introduction

Abstract

The article investigates the historical significance of Lviv, a longstanding intellectual center in Eastern Europe, particularly as the former capital of the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria. Despite its academic prominence, especially in anatomical sciences, there is a notable gap in international research concerning the University of Lviv and figures like Henryk Karol Klemens Kadyi (1851–1912), a key anatomist and university rector (1898–1899). The study provides an overview of Lviv University’s history and explores Kadyi’s academic impact, emphasizing his crucial role in re-establishing the Medical Faculty in 1894. Kadyi’s contributions to anatomical sciences and his role in shaping Lviv’s medical education are highlighted. Despite his significance, Kadyi remains understudied in international historical research, prompting the authors to initiate a collaborative international project to delve into various aspects of his professional life and his influence on the medical field in the Habsburg Monarchy between the late 19th and early 20th century.