Adam Michnik
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Summary
Adam Michnik was born in Warsaw[1]. He has worked as a journalist[2], writer[3], trade unionist[4], historian[5], and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (946 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Ozjasz Szechter[8]
- Mother: Helena Michnik[9]
- Child: Antoni Michnik[10]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[11]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[12]
- Occupation: dissident[13], essayist[14], opinion journalist[15]
- Field of work: history[16], journalism[17]
- Employer: Zakłady Wytwórcze Lamp Elektrycznych im. Róży Luksemburg[18], Gazeta Wyborcza[19]
- Educated at: Stefan Batory Gymnasium and Lyceum[20], Juliusz Słowacki Lyceum in Warsaw[21]
- Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[23], Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, class III[24], Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[25], Erasmus Prize[26], International Press Institute World Press Freedom Heroes[27], Francisco Cerecedo Prize[28], Dan David Prize[29], Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award[30], commander of the Order of Bernardo O'Higgins[31], Goethe Medal[32], Shofar of Freedom Award[33], Officer of the Legion of Honour[34], Kościelski Award[35]
- Member of: Stowarzyszenie Pisarzy Polskich[36], Klub Krzywego Koła[37], Klub Poszukiwaczy Sprzeczności[38], Związek Młodzieży Socjalistycznej[39], Walterowcy[40], Committee for Social Self-defence KOR[41], Towarzystwo Kursów Naukowych[42], Council on Foreign Relations[43], Komandosi[44], Komitet Obrony Robotników[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Member of political party: Citizens' Movement for Democratic Action[47], Solidarity Citizens' Committee[48], Citizens Parliamentary Party[49], Democratic Union[50]
- Commons category: Adam Michnik[51]
Why It Matters
Adam Michnik has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Adam Michnik born?
Adam Michnik's place of birth was Warsaw[1].
Who were Adam Michnik's parents?
Adam Michnik's father was Ozjasz Szechter[8]. Adam Michnik's mother was Helena Michnik[9].
What did Adam Michnik do for work?
Adam Michnik worked as a journalist[2], writer[3], trade unionist[4], historian[5], and politician[6].
Where did Adam Michnik go to school?
Adam Michnik was educated at Stefan Batory Gymnasium and Lyceum[20] and Juliusz Słowacki Lyceum in Warsaw[21].
What awards did Adam Michnik receive?
Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[23], Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, class III[24], and Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[25].