Władysław Szafer as a palaeobotanist

Władysław Szafer (1886–1970) was one of the notable Polish botanists first half 20th c., palaeobotany being his main fields interest, cultivated for over 60 years. Initially, he studied Quaternary floras and later on expanded interests to Tertiary (Neogene) at end 1930s. He published least 80 different books papers palaeobotany, many which still having scientific, not only historical, value. His organizational, teaching editing activities in field were also remarkable, influenced strongly science Poland. contributed fast development this knowledge Poland, both terms research staff number. 50 years after death, we summarize results Szafer’s activity palaeobotany.