Henryk Jordan

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Henryk Jordan (born July 23, 1842 in Przemyśl , † May 16, 1907 in Krakow ) was a Polish doctor and professor of gynecology and obstetrics . In Poland he is regarded as a pioneer in physical education , he designed playgrounds that should encourage movement for children - called "Park Jordana" ( Jordan's garden ).

biography

Jordan comes from a noble family; accordingly he was given higher education . After he was threatened with expulsion for participating in demonstrations , he obtained his university entrance qualification in Trieste in 1863 . He initially studied at the University of Vienna , but in 1863 he moved to the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. After four years, he obtained his first academic degree, but was unable to start a master’s degree because he was suffering from pneumonia . He went traveling and was confronted with a Swedish gymnastics institute in New York . He began treating in New York and also opened a midwifery school. Henryk Jordan returned to Krakow, where he became professor of gynecology and obstetrics from 1895 with the support of the Krakow anatomist Ludwik Teichmann and, as successor to Maurycy Madurowicz (1831-1894), he had previously worked in England and Germany. Between 1895 and 1901 he was a member of his city in the Galician state parliament . In this position, he implemented the first Jordana Park in Krakow in 1889 , which was the first public “active playground” in Europe.

Monument in Jordan Park, Krakow

After his death he was honored with the Commander's Cross of the Order of the Rebirth of Poland .

Jordan's garden

The Jordana Park included opportunities for sports from all over Europe: 14 different areas offered opportunities for gymnastics or team sports, for example. Jordan himself was significantly involved in the implementation of his plans and continued to develop this playground until the end of his life. He set up a system of competitions and had carers work with the children. After his death, several facilities were opened based on his model.

literature

  • ME Kempa: [Henryk Jordan (1842-1907) - a dedicated Krakow physician, health promoter and welfare worker]. In: Przegla? D lekarski. Vol. 55, Number 2, 1998, pp. 92-93, PMID 9695651 .
  • M. Stinia: [Henryk Jordan's activity as a member of the Galitzian Parliament in the years 1895-1901]. In: Archiwum historii i filozofii medycyny / Polskii Towarzystwo Historii Medycyny i Farmacji. Volume 67, Number 1, 2004, pp. 61-72, PMID 15586459
  • J. Stahnke: Ludwik Teichmann (1823–1895). Anatomist in Krakow. In: Würzburger medical historical reports 2, 1984, pp. 205–267; here: p. 217 f.

Web links

Commons : Henryk Jordan  - Collection of Images, Videos and Audio Files

Individual evidence

  1. ^ ME Kempa: [Henryk Jordan (1842-1907) - a dedicated Krakow physician, health promoter and welfare worker]. In: Przegla? D lekarski. Vol. 55, Number 2, 1998, pp. 92-93, PMID 9695651 .
  2. ↑ krakowforyou.com/travel/jordan_park - krakowforyou.com. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
personal data
SURNAME Jordan, Henryk
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Polish doctor and professor of obstetrics
DATE OF BIRTH July 23, 1842
PLACE OF BIRTH Przemyśl
DATE OF DEATH May 16, 1907
Place of death Krakow