Bronisław Geremek

Polish social historian and politician (1932–2008)
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Bronisław Geremek

Summary

Bronisław Geremek is a human[1]. He was born in Warsaw[2]. He passed away in Lubień, Greater Poland Voivodeship[3]. He worked as a politician[4], diplomat[5], historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Bronisław Geremek was born in Warsaw[2].
  • Bronisław Geremek passed away in Lubień, Greater Poland Voivodeship[3].
  • Burial took place at Powązki Military Cemetery[10].
  • Among Bronisław Geremek's spouses was Hanna Geremek[11].
  • A child of Bronisław Geremek was Maciej Geremek[12].
  • A child of Bronisław Geremek was Marcin Geremek[13].
  • Bronisław Geremek held citizenship in Poland[14].
  • Bronisław Geremek worked as a politician[4].
  • Bronisław Geremek worked as a diplomat[5].
  • Bronisław Geremek worked as a historian of Modern Age[6].
  • Bronisław Geremek worked as a historian[7].
  • Bronisław Geremek worked as a writer[8].
  • Bronisław Geremek worked as a trade unionist[15].
  • Bronisław Geremek's field of work was social history[16].
  • Bronisław Geremek held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland[17].
  • Bronisław Geremek held the position of member of the Sejm[18].
  • Bronisław Geremek held the position of Member of the European Parliament[19].
  • Bronisław Geremek held the position of member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic[20].
  • Bronisław Geremek held the position of member of the Sejm[21].
  • Among Bronisław Geremek's employers was University of Paris[22].
  • Among Bronisław Geremek's employers was Collège de France[23].
  • Bronisław Geremek was employed by Institute of History, Polish Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Bronisław Geremek was employed by Sorbonne Université Centre de civilisation polonaise[25].
  • Among Bronisław Geremek's employers was Telewizja Polska[26].
  • Bronisław Geremek was employed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Warsaw[2], Bronisław Geremek…

Education

Educated at University of Warsaw[28], a university[29], in Poland[30], founded in 1816[31], headquartered in Warsaw[32] and École pratique des hautes études[33], a grand établissement[34], in France[35], founded in 1868[36], headquartered in Paris[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], diplomat[5], historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], writer[8], and trade unionist[15]. Bronisław Geremek's field of work was social history[16]. Employers include University of Paris[22], a former entity[38], in France[39], founded in 1150[40], headquartered in Paris[41]; Collège de France[23], a higher education institution[42], in France[43], founded in 1530[44], headquartered in Paris[45]; Institute of History, Polish Academy of Sciences[24]; Sorbonne Université Centre de civilisation polonaise[25]; Telewizja Polska[26]; and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland[27]. Positions held include Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland[17], a position[46], in Poland[47], founded in 1917[48]; member of the Sejm[18], a position[49], in Poland[50]; Member of the European Parliament[19], a member of parliament[51], founded in 1979[52]; and member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic[20]. He supervised Leszek Moczulski as a doctoral student[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Charlemagne Prize[54], Officer of the Legion of Honour[55], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[56], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[57], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[58], and Order of the White Eagle[59].

Personal Life

Bronisław Geremek was married to Hanna Geremek[11]. Children include Maciej Geremek[12], a researcher[60], b. 1976[61], of Poland[62] and Marcin Geremek[13], a physician[63], b. 1959[64], of Poland[65]. Political affiliations include Freedom Union[66], a former liberal party[67], in Poland[68], founded in 1994[69], headquartered in Warsaw[70]; Polish United Workers' Party[71], a political party[72], in Poland[73], founded in 1948[74], headquartered in Warsaw[75]; Citizens Parliamentary Party[76], a parliamentary group[77], in Poland[78]; Citizens' Movement for Democratic Action[79], a political party[80], in Poland[81], founded in 1990[82]; Democratic Union[83], a former liberal party[84], in Poland[85], founded in 1990[86], headquartered in Warsaw[87]; and Democratic Party – demokraci.pl[88], a political party[89], in Poland[90], founded in 2005[91], headquartered in Warsaw[92].

Death and Burial

Bronisław Geremek passed away in Lubień, Greater Poland Voivodeship[3]. Burial took place at Powązki Military Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Bronisław Geremek ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[93] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[94]

His notable doctoral advisees include Leszek Moczulski[95], a historian[96], 1930–2024[97], of Poland[98], awarded the Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[99], specialised in history[100].

FAQs

Where was Bronisław Geremek born?

Bronisław Geremek was born in Warsaw[2].

Where did Bronisław Geremek die?

Bronisław Geremek died in Lubień, Greater Poland Voivodeship[3].

Who was Bronisław Geremek married to?

Bronisław Geremek's spouses include Hanna Geremek[11].

What did Bronisław Geremek do for work?

Bronisław Geremek worked as politician[4], diplomat[5], historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], and writer[8].

Where did Bronisław Geremek go to school?

Bronisław Geremek was educated at University of Warsaw[28] and École pratique des hautes études[33].

What awards did Bronisław Geremek receive?

Honors received include Charlemagne Prize[54], Officer of the Legion of Honour[55], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[56], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[57].

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