Kazimierz Wierzyński

Polish poet and journalist (1894–1969)
Person human Q2370712
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Summary

Kazimierz Wierzyński was born on August 27, 1894[1], in Drohobych[2]. He died on February 13, 1969[3], in Greater London[4]. He worked as a poet[5], translator[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and essayist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: London[11]
  • Place of burial: Powązki Cemetery[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Poland[13]
  • Occupation: prose writer[14], opinion journalist[15]
  • Award received: Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[16], Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17]
  • Member of: Polish Academy of Literature[18], Polish PEN Club[19], Związek Zawodowy Literatów Polskich[20], Zarzewie[21], Polish Rifle Squads[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Genre: poetry[24]
  • Commons category: Kazimierz Wierzyński[25]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[26]
  • Family name: Wierzyński[27]
  • Given name: Kazimierz[28]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[29]
  • Participant in: 1928 Summer Olympics[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[31]
  • Name in native language: Kazimierz Wierzyński[32]
  • Significant person: Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz[33]
  • Sibling: Hieronim Wierzyński[34]
  • Writing language: Polish[35]

Why It Matters

Kazimierz Wierzyński has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Kazimierz Wierzyński born?

Kazimierz Wierzyński was born in Drohobych[2].

Where did Kazimierz Wierzyński die?

Kazimierz Wierzyński passed away in Greater London[4].

What did Kazimierz Wierzyński do for work?

Kazimierz Wierzyński worked as a poet[5], translator[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and essayist[9].

What awards did Kazimierz Wierzyński receive?

Honors received include Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[16] and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Q43422476. wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] ↑ . Q43422476. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 15w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Drohobych
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    Described by source → Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)
    Writing language → Polish
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