Franciszek Krzyształowicz

Franciszek Krzyształowicz
24th Rector of the University of Warsaw
In office 1924–1925
Preceded by	Ignacy Koschembahr-Łyskowski
Succeeded by	Stefan Pieńkowski
Personal details
Born	1868
Profession	Dermatologist

Franciszek Krzyształowicz (1868 – 1931) was a Polish dermatologist. He served as the rector of the University of Warsaw from 1924 to 1925. In 1919 he became the professor and head of dermatology at the University of Warsaw. He was one of the founders of the Polish Dermatological Society, and from 1927 to 1930 he was its chairman.

The Polish Dermatological Society was established in February 1920 in Warsaw, driven by the collaboration of two renowned dermatologists, Prof. Franciszek Krzyształowicz and Dr. Robert Bernhardt. Prof. Krzyształowicz, a pioneering figure in dermatology and venereology, was instrumental in advancing the study of syphilis and co-founded the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS). He transitioned to Warsaw in 1919 to establish the University of Warsaw’s Dermatology Department. Dr. Bernhardt, a highly respected clinician and organizer, was the Head of St. Lazarus Hospital and a central figure in Warsaw’s dermatological community. Together, they, along with other notable dermatologists, founded the Society. Dr. Bernhardt was elected its first Chairman, with Prof. Krzyształowicz serving as Vice-Chairman.[*]