Jan Śpiewak

Polish poet (1908-1967)
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Summary

Jan Śpiewak was born on July 18, 1908[1], in Hola Prystan[2]. He died on December 22, 1967[3], in Warsaw[4]. He worked as a poet[5], essayist[6], translator[7], and literary critic[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Powązki Military Cemetery[10]
  • Spouse: Anna Kamieńska[11]
  • Child: Paweł Śpiewak[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Poland[13]
  • Ethnic group: Jews in Poland[14]
  • Field of work: literature[15], translation[16], literary criticism[17]
  • Award received: Order of Cyril and Methodius[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Jan Śpiewak (1908–1967)[20]
  • Cause of death: carcinoma[21]
  • Residence: 13 Joteyki Street in Warsaw[22]
  • Family name: Śpiewak[23]
  • Given name: Jan[24]
  • Relative: Jan Śpiewak[25]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[27]
  • Birth name: Jakub Spiwak[28]
  • Different from: Jan Śpiewak[29]

FAQs

Where was Jan Śpiewak born?

Jan Śpiewak's place of birth was Hola Prystan[2].

Where did Jan Śpiewak die?

Jan Śpiewak passed away in Warsaw[4].

Who was Jan Śpiewak married to?

Jan Śpiewak's spouses include Anna Kamieńska[11].

What did Jan Śpiewak do for work?

Jan Śpiewak worked as a poet[5], essayist[6], translator[7], and literary critic[8].

What awards did Jan Śpiewak receive?

Honors received include Order of Cyril and Methodius[18].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 6d ago · HedgeHog · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Commons category → Jan Śpiewak (1908–1967)
    Occupation → poet, essayist, translator +1
    Birth name → {'lang': 'mul', 'text': 'Jakub Spiwak'}
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id → 113752751X
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