Jan Kowalewski

Officer of the Polish Army, cryptographer (1892–1965)
Person human Q2028475
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Jan Kowalewski

Summary

Jan Kowalewski is a human[1]. Born in Łódź[2], he… he was born on October 23, 1892[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 31, 1965[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], cryptographer[7], diplomat[8], and engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jan Kowalewski's place of birth was Łódź[2].
  • Jan Kowalewski died in London[4].
  • Jan Kowalewski was born on October 23, 1892[3].
  • Jan Kowalewski died on October 31, 1965[5].
  • Jan Kowalewski held citizenship in Second Polish Republic[11].
  • Jan Kowalewski held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Jan Kowalewski held citizenship in Poland[13].
  • Jan Kowalewski's professions included military officer[6].
  • Jan Kowalewski worked as a cryptographer[7].
  • Jan Kowalewski's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Jan Kowalewski's professions included engineer[9].
  • Jan Kowalewski was educated at University of Liège[14].
  • Jan Kowalewski was educated at École supérieure de guerre[15].
  • Jan Kowalewski received the Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[16].
  • Jan Kowalewski received the Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17].
  • Jan Kowalewski received the Order of the Rising Sun, 5th class[18].
  • Jan Kowalewski received the Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[19].
  • Jan Kowalewski received the Cross of Independence with Swords[20].
  • Jan Kowalewski received the Gold Cross of Merit‎[21].
  • Jan Kowalewski is recorded as male[22].
  • Jan Kowalewski's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Jan Kowalewski's military branch is recorded as Infantry of Second Polish Republic[24].
  • Jan Kowalewski's military branch is recorded as infantry[25].
  • Jan Kowalewski's Commons category is recorded as Jan Kowalewski[26].
  • Jan Kowalewski's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[27].

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Origins and Family

Jan Kowalewski's place of birth was Łódź[2]. He was born on October 23, 1892[3].

Education

Educated at University of Liège[14], a public university[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1817[30] and École supérieure de guerre[15], a military school[31], in France[32], founded in 1876[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], cryptographer[7], diplomat[8], and engineer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[16]; Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17], a grade of an order[34], in Poland[35]; Order of the Rising Sun, 5th class[18], a grade of an order[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1875[38]; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[19], a grade of an order[39], in Poland[40]; Cross of Independence with Swords[20]; and Gold Cross of Merit‎[21].

Death and Burial

Jan Kowalewski died on October 31, 1965[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was cancer[41].

Why It Matters

Jan Kowalewski ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42]

FAQs

Where was Jan Kowalewski born?

Jan Kowalewski's place of birth was Łódź[2].

Where did Jan Kowalewski die?

Jan Kowalewski died in London[4].

What did Jan Kowalewski do for work?

Jan Kowalewski worked as military officer[6], cryptographer[7], diplomat[8], and engineer[9].

Where did Jan Kowalewski go to school?

Jan Kowalewski was educated at University of Liège[14] and École supérieure de guerre[15].

What awards did Jan Kowalewski receive?

Honors received include Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[16], Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17], Order of the Rising Sun, 5th class[18], and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[19].

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  1. [2] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [41] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Internetowy Polski Słownik Biograficzny. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Internetowy Polski Słownik Biograficzny. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, cryptographer, diplomat +1
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    Educated at University of Liège, École supérieure de guerre
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