Edward Balcerzan

Polish critic, writer, and translator
Person human Q3719927
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Edward Balcerzan

Summary

Edward Balcerzan is a human[1]. Born in Vovchansk[2], he… he was born on October 13, 1937[3]. He worked as a linguist[4], literary critic[5], translator[6], philologist[7], and literary historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Balcerzan's place of birth was Vovchansk[2].
  • Edward Balcerzan was born on October 13, 1937[3].
  • Edward Balcerzan was married to Bogusława Latawiec[10].
  • Edward Balcerzan held citizenship in Poland[11].
  • Edward Balcerzan's professions included linguist[4].
  • Edward Balcerzan worked as a literary critic[5].
  • Edward Balcerzan worked as a translator[6].
  • Edward Balcerzan's professions included philologist[7].
  • Edward Balcerzan's professions included literary historian[8].
  • Edward Balcerzan's professions included literary theorist[12].
  • Edward Balcerzan's field of work was history of literature[13].
  • Edward Balcerzan's field of work was literary theory[14].
  • Edward Balcerzan's field of work was literary criticism[15].
  • Edward Balcerzan's field of work was literature[16].
  • Edward Balcerzan's field of work was translating activity[17].
  • Edward Balcerzan was employed by Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[18].
  • Edward Balcerzan's education included a stint at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[19].
  • Edward Balcerzan's doctoral advisor was Jerzy Ziomek[20].
  • Edward Balcerzan received the Medal for Merit to Culture[21].
  • Edward Balcerzan received the Gold Cross of Merit‎[22].
  • Edward Balcerzan received the Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[23].
  • Edward Balcerzan received the Kazimierz Wyka Award[24].
  • Edward Balcerzan was a member of Polish Academy of Learning[25].
  • Edward Balcerzan was a member of Polish PEN Club[26].
  • Edward Balcerzan was a member of Solidarity[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vovchansk[2], Edward Balcerzan… he was born on October 13, 1937[3].

Education

Edward Balcerzan was educated at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[19]. His doctoral advisor was Jerzy Ziomek[20]. Academic degrees include doctorate[28], habilitation[29], and scientific professorship degree[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[4], literary critic[5], translator[6], philologist[7], literary historian[8], and literary theorist[12]. Fields of work include history of literature[13], an academic discipline[31]; literary theory[14], an academic discipline[32]; literary criticism[15], a literary genre[33]; literature[16], a type of arts[34]; and translating activity[17]. Among Edward Balcerzan's employers was Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[18]. Doctoral students include Joanna Wójcik[35], a university teacher[36], b. 1971[37], of Poland[38], specialised in poetry[39]; Tomasz Mizerkiewicz[40], a literary scholar[41], b. 1971[42], of Poland[43]; Piotr Michalowski[44], a poet[45], b. 1955[46], specialised in literature[47]; Jerzy Kandziora[48], a literary scholar[49], b. 1954[50], of Poland[51], specialised in literature[52]; and Barbara Sienkiewicz[53], a literary scholar[54], of Poland[55].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal for Merit to Culture[21], a medallion[56], in Poland[57], founded in 2005[58]; Gold Cross of Merit‎[22]; Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[23]; and Kazimierz Wyka Award[24], a literary award[59], in Poland[60].

Personal Life

Among Edward Balcerzan's spouses was Bogusława Latawiec[10]. He was affiliated with the Polish United Workers' Party[61].

Why It Matters

Edward Balcerzan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62]

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[10].

What did Edward Balcerzan do for work?

Edward Balcerzan worked as linguist[4], literary critic[5], translator[6], philologist[7], and literary historian[8].

Where did Edward Balcerzan go to school?

Edward Balcerzan was educated at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[19].

What awards did Edward Balcerzan receive?

Honors received include Medal for Merit to Culture[21], Gold Cross of Merit‎[22], Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[23], and Kazimierz Wyka Award[24].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Academic degree doctorate, habilitation, scientific professorship degree
    Given name Edward
    Field of work history of literature, literary theory, literary criticism +2
    Doctoral student Joanna Wójcik, Tomasz Mizerkiewicz, Piotr Michalowski +2
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