Edward Balcerzan

Polish critic, writer, and translator
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Summary

Edward Balcerzan was born on October 13, 1937[1], in Vovchansk[2]. He has worked as a linguist[3], literary critic[4], translator[5], philologist[6], and literary historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Bogusława Latawiec[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Poland[10]
  • Ethnic group: Poles[11]
  • Occupation: literary theorist[12], writer[13], university teacher[14], literary scholar[15]
  • Field of work: history of literature[16], literary theory[17], literary criticism[18], literature[19], translating activity[20]
  • Employer: Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[21]
  • Educated at: Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[22]
  • Doctoral advisor: Jerzy Ziomek[23]
  • Award received: Medal for Merit to Culture[24], Gold Cross of Merit‎[25], Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[26], Kazimierz Wyka Award[27]
  • Member of: Polish Academy of Learning[28], Polish PEN Club[29], Solidarity[30], Stowarzyszenie Pisarzy Polskich[31], Polish Writers' Union[32], PEN International[33], Committees of the Polish Academy of Sciences[34]
  • Sex or gender: male[35]
  • Member of political party: Polish United Workers' Party[36]
  • Doctoral student: Joanna Wójcik[37], Tomasz Mizerkiewicz[38], Piotr Michalowski[39], Jerzy Kandziora[40], Barbara Sienkiewicz[41]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[42], habilitation[43], scientific professorship degree[44]
  • Family name: Balcerzan[45]
  • Given name: Edward[46]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[47]
  • Name in native language: Edward Balcerzan[48]

Why It Matters

Edward Balcerzan has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Edward Balcerzan born?

Edward Balcerzan's place of birth was Vovchansk[2].

Who was Edward Balcerzan married to?

Edward Balcerzan's spouses include Bogusława Latawiec[9].

What did Edward Balcerzan do for work?

Edward Balcerzan worked as a linguist[3], literary critic[4], translator[5], philologist[6], and literary historian[7].

Where did Edward Balcerzan go to school?

Edward Balcerzan was educated at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[22].

What awards did Edward Balcerzan receive?

Honors received include Medal for Merit to Culture[24], Gold Cross of Merit‎[25], Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[26], and Kazimierz Wyka Award[27].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [38] ↑ . nauka-polska.pl. Retrieved . nauka-polska.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [39] ↑ . nauka-polska.pl. Retrieved . nauka-polska.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [40] ↑ . nauka-polska.pl. Retrieved . nauka-polska.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [41] ↑ . nauka-polska.pl. Retrieved . nauka-polska.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [29] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [30] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [31] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [32] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [33] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  39. [34] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  40. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  42. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  43. [1] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  46. [47] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  47. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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