Jerzy Zawieyski

Polish writer, political activist (1902–1969)
Person human Q2510207
Jerzy Zawieyski
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Summary

Jerzy Zawieyski was born on October 2, 1902[1], in Radogoszcz[2]. He died on June 18, 1969[3], in Warsaw[4]. He worked as an actor[5], journalist[6], poet[7], playwright[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1902[11]
  • Date of death: 1969[12]
  • Place of burial: Forest Cemetery in Laski[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Poland[14]
  • Ethnic group: Jewish people[15]
  • Occupation: politician[16]
  • Field of work: actor[17]
  • Position held: member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic[18]
  • Award received: Silver Cross of Merit[19], Silver Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature‎[20], Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21]
  • Member of: Polish PEN Club[22], Polish Writers' Union[23]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Sexual orientation: homosexuality[26]
  • Commons category: Jerzy Zawieyski[27]
  • Unmarried partner: Stanisław Trębaczkiewicz[28]
  • Family name: Zawieyski[29], Nowicki[30]
  • Given name: Jerzy[31], Henryk[32]
  • Pseudonym: Konar-Nowicki[33], Jerzy Zawieyski[34]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[35]
  • Birth name: Henryk Feintuch[36]

Why It Matters

Jerzy Zawieyski has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Jerzy Zawieyski born?

Jerzy Zawieyski was born in Radogoszcz[2].

Where did Jerzy Zawieyski die?

Jerzy Zawieyski died in Warsaw[4].

What did Jerzy Zawieyski do for work?

Jerzy Zawieyski worked as an actor[5], journalist[6], poet[7], playwright[8], and writer[9].

What awards did Jerzy Zawieyski receive?

Honors received include Silver Cross of Merit[19], Silver Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature‎[20], and Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . bs.sejm.gov.pl. bs.sejm.gov.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [26] ↑ . queer.pl. Retrieved . queer.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . bs.sejm.gov.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [11] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . bs.sejm.gov.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [12] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . bs.sejm.gov.pl. bs.sejm.gov.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . bs.sejm.gov.pl. bs.sejm.gov.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . bs.sejm.gov.pl. bs.sejm.gov.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . bs.sejm.gov.pl. bs.sejm.gov.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Radogoszcz
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