Georges Lisowski

Polish translator and literary critic (1928-2004)
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Summary

Georges Lisowski is a human[1]. Born in Épinay-sur-Seine[2], he… he was born on April 10, 1928[3]. He passed away in Warsaw[4]. He died on September 11, 2004[5]. He worked as a translator[6], literary critic[7], essayist[8], and editor-in-chief[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Épinay-sur-Seine[2].
  • Georges Lisowski died in Warsaw[4].
  • Georges Lisowski was born on April 10, 1928[3].
  • Georges Lisowski died on September 11, 2004[5].
  • Georges Lisowski is buried at Powązki Military Cemetery[11].
  • Georges Lisowski was married to Hanna Stankówna[12].
  • A child of Georges Lisowski was Kacper Lisowski[13].
  • A child of Georges Lisowski was Michał Lisowski[14].
  • Georges Lisowski held citizenship in Poland[15].
  • Georges Lisowski's professions included translator[6].
  • Georges Lisowski worked as a literary critic[7].
  • Georges Lisowski's professions included essayist[8].
  • Georges Lisowski's professions included editor-in-chief[9].
  • Georges Lisowski's field of work was essay[16].
  • Georges Lisowski's field of work was literary criticism[17].
  • Georges Lisowski's field of work was translating activity[18].
  • Georges Lisowski received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Georges Lisowski received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[20].
  • Georges Lisowski received the Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21].
  • Georges Lisowski is recorded as male[22].
  • Georges Lisowski's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Georges Lisowski's Commons category is recorded as Jerzy Lisowski[24].
  • Georges Lisowski's family name is recorded as Lisowski[25].
  • Georges Lisowski's given name is recorded as Jerzy[26].
  • Georges Lisowski's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Épinay-sur-Seine[2], Georges Lisowski… he was born on April 10, 1928[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], literary critic[7], essayist[8], and editor-in-chief[9]. Fields of work include essay[16], a literary genre[28]; literary criticism[17], a literary genre[29]; and translating activity[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[20], a grade of an order[32], in France[33]; and Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21], a grade of an order[34], in Poland[35].

Personal Life

Among Georges Lisowski's spouses was Hanna Stankówna[12]. Children include Kacper Lisowski[13], a cinematographer[36], b. 1972[37], of Poland[38], specialised in film[39] and Michał Lisowski[14], 1906–1940[40], of Poland[41], awarded the Silver Cross of Merit[42].

Death and Burial

Georges Lisowski died on September 11, 2004[5]. He died in Warsaw[4]. Burial took place at Powązki Military Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Georges Lisowski is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Georges Lisowski born?

Born in Épinay-sur-Seine[2].

Where did Georges Lisowski die?

Georges Lisowski died in Warsaw[4].

Who was Georges Lisowski married to?

Georges Lisowski's spouses include Hanna Stankówna[12].

What did Georges Lisowski do for work?

Georges Lisowski worked as translator[6], literary critic[7], essayist[8], and editor-in-chief[9].

What awards did Georges Lisowski receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[20], and Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21].

References

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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