Wacław Borowy

Polish literary critic (1890-1950)
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Wacław Borowy

Summary

Wacław Borowy is a human[1]. He was born in Łódź[2]. He was born on May 19, 1890[3]. He passed away in Warsaw[4]. He died on October 16, 1950[5]. He worked as a literary critic[6], professor[7], philologist[8], literary historian[9], and university teacher[10]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Wacław Borowy was born in Łódź[2].
  • Wacław Borowy was born in Tuszynek Majoracki[12].
  • Wacław Borowy passed away in Warsaw[4].
  • Wacław Borowy was born on May 19, 1890[3].
  • Wacław Borowy died on October 16, 1950[5].
  • Wacław Borowy is buried at Powązki Cemetery[13].
  • Wacław Borowy held citizenship in Poland[14].
  • Wacław Borowy worked as a literary critic[6].
  • Wacław Borowy worked as a professor[7].
  • Wacław Borowy worked as a philologist[8].
  • Wacław Borowy's professions included literary historian[9].
  • Wacław Borowy worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Wacław Borowy held the position of library director[15].
  • Wacław Borowy was employed by University of Warsaw[16].
  • Wacław Borowy's education included a stint at Jagiellonian University[17].
  • Wacław Borowy received the Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[18].
  • Wacław Borowy received the Medal of Independence[19].
  • Wacław Borowy received the Gold Cross of Merit‎[20].
  • Wacław Borowy received the Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21].
  • Wacław Borowy is recorded as male[22].
  • Wacław Borowy's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Wacław Borowy's Commons category is recorded as Wacław Borowy[24].
  • Wacław Borowy's honorific prefix is recorded as Doctor[25].
  • Wacław Borowy's honorific prefix is recorded as professor[26].
  • Wacław Borowy's residence is recorded as Warsaw[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Łódź[2], a big city[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1423[30] and Tuszynek Majoracki[12], a village of Poland[31], in Poland[32]. Wacław Borowy was born on May 19, 1890[3].

Education

Wacław Borowy's education included a stint at Jagiellonian University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary critic[6], professor[7], philologist[8], literary historian[9], and university teacher[10]. Wacław Borowy was employed by University of Warsaw[16]. He held the position of library director[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[18]; Medal of Independence[19], a medallion[33], in Poland[34], founded in 1930[35]; Gold Cross of Merit‎[20]; and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21], a grade of an order[36], in Poland[37].

Death and Burial

Wacław Borowy died on October 16, 1950[5]. He passed away in Warsaw[4]. He is buried at Powązki Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Wacław Borowy is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Wacław Borowy born?

Wacław Borowy was born in Łódź[2].

Where did Wacław Borowy die?

Wacław Borowy passed away in Warsaw[4].

What did Wacław Borowy do for work?

Wacław Borowy worked as literary critic[6], professor[7], philologist[8], literary historian[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Wacław Borowy go to school?

Wacław Borowy was educated at Jagiellonian University[17].

What awards did Wacław Borowy receive?

Honors received include Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[18], Medal of Independence[19], Gold Cross of Merit‎[20], and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. wikidata.org.
  6. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Internetowy Polski Słownik Biograficzny. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of burial → Powązki Cemetery
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