Henryk Samsonowicz

Polish historian and politician
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Henryk Samsonowicz

Summary

Henryk Samsonowicz is a human[1]. Born in Warsaw[2], he… he was born on January 23, 1930[3]. He passed away in Warsaw[4]. He died on May 28, 2021[5]. He worked as a medievalist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henryk Samsonowicz was born in Warsaw[2].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz died in Warsaw[4].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz was born on January 23, 1930[3].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz died on May 28, 2021[5].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz's father was Jan Samsonowicz[10].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz held citizenship in Poland[11].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz worked as a medievalist[6].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz's professions included historian[7].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz's field of work was medieval studies[12].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz's field of work was history[13].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz held the position of Minister of National Education[14].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz was employed by University of Warsaw[15].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz was educated at University of Warsaw[16].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz received the Order of the White Eagle[17].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz received the Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[18].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz received the Historian Prize of the city of Münster[19].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz received the Medal of the Centenary of Regained Independence[20].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz received the honorary doctor of the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University[21].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz received the Honorary doctor of the University of Gdańsk[22].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz was a member of Polish Academy of Learning[23].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz was a member of Polish Historical Society[24].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz was a member of Polish Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz was a member of Academia Europaea[26].
  • Henryk Samsonowicz was a member of Warsaw Scientific Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Henryk Samsonowicz's place of birth was Warsaw[2]. He was born on January 23, 1930[3]. His father was Jan Samsonowicz[10].

Education

Henryk Samsonowicz's education included a stint at University of Warsaw[16]. He earned the academic degree of scientific professorship degree[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include medievalist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include medieval studies[12], an academic discipline[29] and history[13]. Among Henryk Samsonowicz's employers was University of Warsaw[15]. He held the position of Minister of National Education[14]. Doctoral students include Paweł Żmudzki[30], Grzegorz Myśliwski[31], Jerzy Pysiak[32], Agnieszka Bartoszewicz[33], and Wojciech Fałkowski[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Eagle[17], an order[35], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[36], founded in 1705[37]; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[18], a grade of an order[38], in Poland[39]; Historian Prize of the city of Münster[19], a science award[40], in Germany[41]; Medal of the Centenary of Regained Independence[20], an award[42], in Poland[43], founded in 2018[44]; honorary doctor of the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University[21], an award[45], in Poland[46]; and Honorary doctor of the University of Gdańsk[22], an award[47], in Poland[48].

Personal Life

Henryk Samsonowicz was affiliated with the Polish United Workers' Party[49].

Death and Burial

Henryk Samsonowicz died on May 28, 2021[5]. He died in Warsaw[4].

Why It Matters

Henryk Samsonowicz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Henryk Samsonowicz born?

Henryk Samsonowicz's place of birth was Warsaw[2].

Where did Henryk Samsonowicz die?

Henryk Samsonowicz died in Warsaw[4].

Who were Henryk Samsonowicz's parents?

Henryk Samsonowicz's father was Jan Samsonowicz[10].

What did Henryk Samsonowicz do for work?

Henryk Samsonowicz worked as medievalist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Henryk Samsonowicz go to school?

Henryk Samsonowicz was educated at University of Warsaw[16].

What awards did Henryk Samsonowicz receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Eagle[17], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[18], Historian Prize of the city of Münster[19], and Medal of the Centenary of Regained Independence[20].

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  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Warsaw
    Place of death Warsaw
    Occupation medievalist, historian, university teacher
    Member of Polish Academy of Learning, Polish Historical Society, Polish Academy of Sciences +2
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