Bronisław Geremek
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Summary
Bronisław Geremek was born in Warsaw[1]. He died in Lubień, Greater Poland Voivodeship[2]. He worked as a politician[3], diplomat[4], historian of Modern Age[5], historian[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (721 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Powązki Military Cemetery[9]
- Spouse: Hanna Geremek[10]
- Child: Maciej Geremek[11], Marcin Geremek[12]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[13]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[14]
- Occupation: trade unionist[15], medievalist[16], dissident[17], university teacher[18]
- Field of work: social history[19]
- Position held: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland[20], member of the Sejm[21], Member of the European Parliament[22], member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic[23]
- Employer: University of Paris[24], Collège de France[25], Institute of History, Polish Academy of Sciences[26], Sorbonne Université Centre de civilisation polonaise[27], Telewizja Polska[28], Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland[29]
- Educated at: University of Warsaw[30], École pratique des hautes études[31]
- Award received: honorary doctorate of Tours University[32], honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel[33], doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[34], Commander of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[35], Charlemagne Prize[36], Officer of the Legion of Honour[37], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[38], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[39], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[40], Pierre Lafue Prize[41], honorary doctor of the University of Strasbourg-II[42], Wprost Person of the Year[43], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[44], Order of the White Eagle[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Member of political party: Freedom Union[47], Polish United Workers' Party[48], Citizens Parliamentary Party[49], Citizens' Movement for Democratic Action[50], Democratic Union[51], Democratic Party – demokraci.pl[52]
- Doctoral student: Leszek Moczulski[53]
- Commons category: Bronisław Geremek[54]
Why It Matters
Bronisław Geremek has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
His notable doctoral advisees include Leszek Moczulski[57], a historian[58], 1930–2024[59], of Poland[60], awarded the Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[61], specialised in history[62].
FAQs
Where was Bronisław Geremek born?
Bronisław Geremek was born in Warsaw[1].
Where did Bronisław Geremek die?
Bronisław Geremek died in Lubień, Greater Poland Voivodeship[2].
Who was Bronisław Geremek married to?
Bronisław Geremek's spouses include Hanna Geremek[10].
What did Bronisław Geremek do for work?
Bronisław Geremek worked as a politician[3], diplomat[4], historian of Modern Age[5], historian[6], and writer[7].
Where did Bronisław Geremek go to school?
Bronisław Geremek was educated at University of Warsaw[30] and École pratique des hautes études[31].
What awards did Bronisław Geremek receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate of Tours University[32], honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel[33], doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[34], and Commander of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[35].