Jan Legowicz

Polish philosopher and historian (1909-1992)
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Jan Legowicz

Summary

Jan Legowicz is a human[1]. Born in Mostyska[2], he… he was born on +1909-08-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Warsaw[4]. He died on +1992-10-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], historian[7], and medievalist[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Jan Legowicz was born in Mostyska[2].
  • Jan Legowicz died in Warsaw[4].
  • Jan Legowicz was born on +1909-08-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Jan Legowicz died on +1992-10-27T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Jan Legowicz died on +1992-10-29T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Jan Legowicz is buried at Powązki Military Cemetery[11].
  • A child of Jan Legowicz was Wiktor Legowicz[12].
  • Jan Legowicz held citizenship in Poland[13].
  • Jan Legowicz's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Jan Legowicz's professions included historian[7].
  • Jan Legowicz worked as a medievalist[8].
  • Jan Legowicz's field of work was history of philosophy[14].
  • Among Jan Legowicz's employers was University of Warsaw[15].
  • Among Jan Legowicz's employers was University of Łódź[16].
  • Jan Legowicz's education included a stint at University of Fribourg[17].
  • Jan Legowicz received the Odznaka tytułu honorowego „Zasłużony Nauczyciel PRL”[18].
  • Jan Legowicz received the Medal of the National Education Commission[19].
  • Jan Legowicz received the Work Flag Order, 1st class[20].
  • Jan Legowicz received the Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21].
  • Jan Legowicz is recorded as male[22].
  • Jan Legowicz's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Jan Legowicz was affiliated with the Polish United Workers' Party[24].
  • Jan Legowicz was affiliated with the Polish Workers' Party[25].
  • Jan Legowicz's ISNI is recorded as 0000000081346097[26].
  • Jan Legowicz's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 55248707[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mostyska[2], Jan Legowicz… he was born on +1909-08-09T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Jan Legowicz's education included a stint at University of Fribourg[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], historian[7], and medievalist[8]. Jan Legowicz's field of work was history of philosophy[14]. Employers include University of Warsaw[15], a university[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1816[30], headquartered in Warsaw[31] and University of Łódź[16], a university[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1945[34], headquartered in Łódź[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Odznaka tytułu honorowego „Zasłużony Nauczyciel PRL”[18], a decoration[36], in Poland[37], founded in 1956[38]; Medal of the National Education Commission[19], a medallion[39], in Poland[40], founded in 1956[41]; Work Flag Order, 1st class[20], a grade of an order[42]; and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21], a grade of an order[43], in Poland[44].

Personal Life

A child of Jan Legowicz was Wiktor Legowicz[12]. Political affiliations include Polish United Workers' Party[24], a political party[45], in Poland[46], founded in 1948[47], headquartered in Warsaw[48] and Polish Workers' Party[25], a political party[49], in Poland[50], founded in 1942[51], headquartered in Polish Workers' Party headquarter[52].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1992-10-27T00:00:00Z[5] and +1992-10-29T00:00:00Z[10]. Jan Legowicz passed away in Warsaw[4]. He is buried at Powązki Military Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Jan Legowicz is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Jan Legowicz born?

Jan Legowicz was born in Mostyska[2].

Where did Jan Legowicz die?

Jan Legowicz died in Warsaw[4].

What did Jan Legowicz do for work?

Jan Legowicz worked as philosopher[6], historian[7], and medievalist[8].

Where did Jan Legowicz go to school?

Jan Legowicz was educated at University of Fribourg[17].

What awards did Jan Legowicz receive?

Honors received include Odznaka tytułu honorowego „Zasłużony Nauczyciel PRL”[18], Medal of the National Education Commission[19], Work Flag Order, 1st class[20], and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21].

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  22. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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