Jan Nowak-Jeziorański
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Summary
Jan Nowak-Jeziorański was born on October 3, 1914[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on January 20, 2005[3], in Warsaw[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], politician[6], soldier[7], political scientist[8], and social activist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (590 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1913[11]
- Place of burial: Powązki Cemetery[12]
- Spouse: Q139027970[13]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[14], Portugal[15]
- Occupation: opinion journalist[16]
- Field of work: political science[17]
- Employer: Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[18], British Broadcasting Corporation[19], Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty[20], Polskie Radio[21]
- Educated at: Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[22], Stefan Batory Gymnasium and Lyceum[23], Wołyńska Szkoła Podchorążych Rezerwy Artylerii[24]
- Award received: Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[25], Presidential Medal of Freedom[26], Democracy Service Medal[27], Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[28], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[29], Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[30], honorary doctor of the Jagiellonian University of Krakow[31], Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[32], Kisiel Prize[33], honorary citizen of Gdańsk[34], Armia Krajowa Cross[35], Gold Microphone[36], Diamond Microphone[37], King's Medal for Courage in the Cause of Freedom[38]
- Member of: Polish Society of Arts and Sciences Abroad[39], Stowarzyszenie Wolnego Słowa[40], Polski Ruch Wolnościowy "Niepodległość i Demokracja"[41], Polish American Congress[42], Polish Scouting and Guiding Association[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Military branch: Armia Krajowa[45], Union of Armed Struggle[46], Army of the Second Polish Republic[47], Polish Armed Forces in the West[48]
- Commons category: Jan Nowak-Jeziorański[49]
- Military, police or special rank: podporuchik[50], poruchik[51], captain[52]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[53]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jan Nowak-Jeziorański include Jan Nowak-Jeziorański Award[54], an award[55], in Poland[56], founded in 2004[57].
Why It Matters
Jan Nowak-Jeziorański has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Entities named for him include Jan Nowak-Jeziorański Award[54], an award[55], in Poland[56], founded in 2004[57].
FAQs
Where was Jan Nowak-Jeziorański born?
Jan Nowak-Jeziorański's place of birth was Berlin[2].
Where did Jan Nowak-Jeziorański die?
Jan Nowak-Jeziorański passed away in Warsaw[4].
Who was Jan Nowak-Jeziorański married to?
Jan Nowak-Jeziorański's spouses include Q139027970[13].
What did Jan Nowak-Jeziorański do for work?
Jan Nowak-Jeziorański worked as a journalist[5], politician[6], soldier[7], political scientist[8], and social activist[9].
Where did Jan Nowak-Jeziorański go to school?
Jan Nowak-Jeziorański was educated at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[22], Stefan Batory Gymnasium and Lyceum[23], and Wołyńska Szkoła Podchorążych Rezerwy Artylerii[24].
What awards did Jan Nowak-Jeziorański receive?
Honors received include Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[25], Presidential Medal of Freedom[26], Democracy Service Medal[27], and Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[28].