Karol Modzelewski

Polish historian and politician, born 1937 (1937–2019)
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Karol Modzelewski

Summary

Karol Modzelewski is a human[1]. He was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on November 23, 1937[3]. He died in Warsaw[4]. He died on April 28, 2019[5]. He worked as a historian[6], politician[7], writer[8], non-fiction writer[9], and trade unionist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (336 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Karol Modzelewski's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Karol Modzelewski passed away in Warsaw[4].
  • Karol Modzelewski was born on November 23, 1937[3].
  • Karol Modzelewski died on April 28, 2019[5].
  • Burial took place at Powązki Military Cemetery[12].
  • Karol Modzelewski's father was Zygmunt Modzelewski[13].
  • Karol Modzelewski's mother was Natalia Modzelewska[14].
  • A child of Karol Modzelewski was Ewa Modzelewska-Kossowska[15].
  • Karol Modzelewski held citizenship in Poland[16].
  • Karol Modzelewski held citizenship in Soviet Union[17].
  • Karol Modzelewski is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[18].
  • Karol Modzelewski worked as a historian[6].
  • Karol Modzelewski worked as a politician[7].
  • Karol Modzelewski's professions included writer[8].
  • Karol Modzelewski's professions included non-fiction writer[9].
  • Karol Modzelewski's professions included trade unionist[10].
  • Karol Modzelewski worked as a medievalist[19].
  • Karol Modzelewski's field of work was history[20].
  • Karol Modzelewski's field of work was politics[21].
  • Karol Modzelewski's field of work was non-fiction literature[22].
  • Karol Modzelewski held the position of Member of the Senate of the Republic of Poland[23].
  • Among Karol Modzelewski's employers was University of Wrocław[24].
  • Among Karol Modzelewski's employers was University of Warsaw[25].
  • Karol Modzelewski was employed by Institute of Archeology and Ethnology, Polish Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Among Karol Modzelewski's employers was University of Warsaw[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Karol Modzelewski… he was born on November 23, 1937[3]. His father was Zygmunt Modzelewski[13]. His mother was Natalia Modzelewska[14]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[18].

Education

Educated at University of Warsaw[28], a university[29], in Poland[30], founded in 1816[31], headquartered in Warsaw[32] and XIV High School of Stanislaw Staszic in Warsaw[33], a high school[34], in Poland[35], founded in 1906[36], headquartered in 6 Noakowskiego Street in Warsaw[37]. Karol Modzelewski's doctoral advisor was Aleksander Gieysztor[38]. Academic degrees include scientific professorship degree[39], habilitation[40], and doctorate[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], politician[7], writer[8], non-fiction writer[9], trade unionist[10], and medievalist[19]. Fields of work include history[20], an academic discipline[42]; politics[21], an academic discipline[43]; and non-fiction literature[22], a sub-set of literature[44]. Employers include University of Wrocław[24], a university[45], in Poland[46], founded in 1702[47]; University of Warsaw[25], a university[48], in Poland[49], founded in 1816[50], headquartered in Warsaw[51]; Institute of Archeology and Ethnology, Polish Academy of Sciences[26], a research center[52], in Poland[53]; Institute of History, Polish Academy of Sciences[54], a research center[55], in Poland[56], founded in 1953[57]; Wyższa Szkoła Komunikowania i Mediów Społecznych im. Jerzego Giedroycia[58], an organization[59], in Poland[60], founded in 1994[61]; and Polish Academy of Sciences[62], an academy of sciences[63], in Poland[64], founded in 1951[65], headquartered in Palace of Culture and Science[66]. Karol Modzelewski held the position of Member of the Senate of the Republic of Poland[23]. Doctoral students include Marcin Pauk[67] and Aneta Pieniądz[68].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Open Letter to the Party[69] and Q20051377[70].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Eagle[71], Prize of the Foundation for Polish Science[72], Nike Award[73], Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[74], Knight of the Legion of Honour[75], and Saint George medal[76].

Personal Life

A child of Karol Modzelewski was Ewa Modzelewska-Kossowska[15]. Political affiliations include Citizens Parliamentary Party[77], a parliamentary group[78], in Poland[79] and Polish United Workers' Party[80], a political party[81], in Poland[82], founded in 1948[83], headquartered in Warsaw[84].

Death and Burial

Karol Modzelewski died on April 28, 2019[5]. He died in Warsaw[4]. Burial took place at Powązki Military Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Karol Modzelewski ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (336 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]

FAQs

Where was Karol Modzelewski born?

Karol Modzelewski's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Karol Modzelewski die?

Karol Modzelewski passed away in Warsaw[4].

Who were Karol Modzelewski's parents?

Karol Modzelewski's father was Zygmunt Modzelewski[13]. Karol Modzelewski's mother was Natalia Modzelewska[14].

What did Karol Modzelewski do for work?

Karol Modzelewski worked as historian[6], politician[7], writer[8], non-fiction writer[9], and trade unionist[10].

Where did Karol Modzelewski go to school?

Karol Modzelewski was educated at University of Warsaw[28] and XIV High School of Stanislaw Staszic in Warsaw[33].

What awards did Karol Modzelewski receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Eagle[71], Prize of the Foundation for Polish Science[72], Nike Award[73], and Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[74].

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