Janusz Kurtyka

Polish historian (1960–2010)
Person human Q158926
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Janusz Kurtyka

Summary

Janusz Kurtyka is a human[1]. Born in Kraków[2], he… he was born on August 13, 1960[3]. He died in Pechersk, Smolensky District, Smolensk Oblast[4]. He died on April 10, 2010[5]. He worked as a medievalist[6] and historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Janusz Kurtyka's place of birth was Kraków[2].
  • Janusz Kurtyka passed away in Pechersk, Smolensky District, Smolensk Oblast[4].
  • Janusz Kurtyka was born on August 13, 1960[3].
  • Janusz Kurtyka died on April 10, 2010[5].
  • Janusz Kurtyka is buried at Rakowicki Cemetery[9].
  • Janusz Kurtyka was married to Zuzanna Kurtyka[10].
  • Janusz Kurtyka held citizenship in Poland[11].
  • Janusz Kurtyka worked as a medievalist[6].
  • Janusz Kurtyka worked as a historian[7].
  • Janusz Kurtyka's field of work was history[12].
  • Janusz Kurtyka was employed by Institute of National Remembrance[13].
  • Janusz Kurtyka was educated at Jagiellonian University[14].
  • Janusz Kurtyka's doctoral advisor was Antoni Gąsiorowski[15].
  • Janusz Kurtyka received the Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[16].
  • Janusz Kurtyka received the Cross of Freedom and Solidarity[17].
  • Janusz Kurtyka received the Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[18].
  • Janusz Kurtyka received the Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[19].
  • Janusz Kurtyka received the Custodian of National Remembrance[20].
  • Janusz Kurtyka received the Prize them. Jerzy Łojek[21].
  • Janusz Kurtyka was a member of Polish Historical Society[22].
  • Janusz Kurtyka was a member of Society of Friends of Science in Przemyśl[23].
  • Janusz Kurtyka is recorded as male[24].
  • Janusz Kurtyka's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Janusz Kurtyka's Commons category is recorded as Janusz Kurtyka[26].
  • The cause of death was Smolensk air disaster[27].

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Origins and Family

Janusz Kurtyka was born in Kraków[2]. He was born on August 13, 1960[3].

Education

Janusz Kurtyka's education included a stint at Jagiellonian University[14]. His doctoral advisor was Antoni Gąsiorowski[15]. Academic degrees include habilitation[28] and doctorate[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include medievalist[6] and historian[7]. Janusz Kurtyka's field of work was history[12]. Among his employers was Institute of National Remembrance[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[16], a grade of an order[30], in Ukraine[31], founded in 1996[32]; Cross of Freedom and Solidarity[17], a decoration[33], in Poland[34], founded in 2010[35]; Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[18], a grade of an order[36], in Poland[37]; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[19], a grade of an order[38], in Poland[39]; Custodian of National Remembrance[20], an award[40], in Poland[41], founded in 2002[42], headquartered in Warsaw[43]; and Prize them. Jerzy Łojek[21], an award[44].

Personal Life

Janusz Kurtyka was married to Zuzanna Kurtyka[10].

Death and Burial

Janusz Kurtyka died on April 10, 2010[5]. He passed away in Pechersk, Smolensky District, Smolensk Oblast[4]. The cause of death was Smolensk air disaster[27]. He is buried at Rakowicki Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Janusz Kurtyka ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Janusz Kurtyka born?

Janusz Kurtyka's place of birth was Kraków[2].

Where did Janusz Kurtyka die?

Janusz Kurtyka passed away in Pechersk, Smolensky District, Smolensk Oblast[4].

Who was Janusz Kurtyka married to?

Janusz Kurtyka's spouses include Zuzanna Kurtyka[10].

What did Janusz Kurtyka do for work?

Janusz Kurtyka worked as medievalist[6] and historian[7].

Where did Janusz Kurtyka go to school?

Janusz Kurtyka was educated at Jagiellonian University[14].

What awards did Janusz Kurtyka receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[16], Cross of Freedom and Solidarity[17], Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[18], and Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . nauka-polska.pl. Retrieved . nauka-polska.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [28] . Polish Science. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [29] . Polish Science. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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