From the life of the forgotten patron

The last will of Vencelj Arko (1826–1901)

Abstract

Born in the parish of Sodražica in 1826, Vencelj Arko was a humble and resourceful official who managed to agglomerate a sizeable property in the imperial capital. In his last will, he bequeathed part of his estate for the establishment of a paediatric clinic in Vienna and two grant-giving institutions, whereas the other part was inherited by his sister and nephews. By drawing on archival sources and newspaper reports, the article presents the life of Vencelj Arko and his last will, in which he did not forget his home country and its inhabitants.