Jacek Kuroń
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Summary
Jacek Kuroń was born on March 3, 1934[1], in Lviv[2]. He died on June 17, 2004[3], in Warsaw[4]. He worked as a historian[5], trade unionist[6], politician[7], opinion journalist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (646 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Powązki Military Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Grażyna Kuroń[12], Danuta Kuroń[13]
- Child: Maciej Kuroń[14]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[15]
- Position held: member of the Sejm[16], member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic[17], Minister of Labour and Social Policy[18]
- Employer: Polish Scouting and Guiding Association[19]
- Educated at: University of Warsaw[20], XXII Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Jose Marti w Warszawie[21]
- Award received: Order of the White Eagle[22], Knight's Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[23], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], Order of the Smile[25], Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], Saint George medal[27], Silver Cross of Merit[28], Order Ecce Homo[29], January 13th commemorative medal[30], Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise[31], Wprost Person of the Year[32], honorary citizen of Lviv[33], Czech Medal of Merit[34]
- Member of: Komitet Obrony Robotników[35], Union of Polish Youth[36], Polish Scouting and Guiding Association[37], Walterowcy[38], Committee for Social Self-defence KOR[39], Solidarity[40]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Member of political party: Polish United Workers' Party[43], Citizens Parliamentary Party[44], Citizens' Movement for Democratic Action[45], Democratic Union[46], Freedom Union[47]
- Commons category: Jacek Kuroń[48]
- Family name: Kuroń[49]
- Given name: Jacek[50], Jan[51]
- Official website: http://www.kuron.pl/[52]
- Work location: Warsaw[53]
- Manner of death: natural causes[54]
Why It Matters
Jacek Kuroń has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Jacek Kuroń born?
Jacek Kuroń's place of birth was Lviv[2].
Where did Jacek Kuroń die?
Jacek Kuroń died in Warsaw[4].
Who was Jacek Kuroń married to?
Jacek Kuroń's spouses include Grażyna Kuroń[12] and Danuta Kuroń[13].
What did Jacek Kuroń do for work?
Jacek Kuroń worked as a historian[5], trade unionist[6], politician[7], opinion journalist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Jacek Kuroń go to school?
Jacek Kuroń was educated at University of Warsaw[20] and XXII Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Jose Marti w Warszawie[21].
What awards did Jacek Kuroń receive?
Honors received include Order of the White Eagle[22], Knight's Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[23], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], and Order of the Smile[25].