Merkuriusz Polski Ordynaryjny

The Merkuriusz Ordynaryjny Polski ( Polish Ordinary Mercury, German, Polish in the 17th century: Merkuryusz Polski Ordynaryiny ) was the first Polish newspaper, he appeared 1661.

Although it existed for only a short time, he gave his name to a number of newspapers, of which in particular the Merkuriusz Polski is remarkable, published 1955-1958 in London.

The newspaper was first published on January 3, 1661 in Krakow. Inspired by Maria Luisa Gonzaga and her husband, King John II Casimir the court, the newspaper published bi-weekly and devoted himself largely politics, dynastic affairs of Europe and the military campaigns of various monarchs. Domestically, the newspaper campaigned for political reforms and the strengthening of the power of the monarch.

The texts were written in Polish 17th century, which was heavily influenced by Latin. Partial texts were published exclusively in Latin. First, the Merkuriusz in Kraków publishing house was YES Gorczyn published, but in May of the same year the editorship moved to Warsaw to. The Merkuriusz was edited by Hieronim Pinocci, an Italian merchant who had emigrated to Poland and a number of positions held in the royal administration. Another employee was Łukasz Opaliński. A total of 41 issues with an average circulation of 100 to 200 copies were printed. The last issue was dated July 22, 1661. Between 1933 and 1939, total expenditure by the Polish National Library were reissued.