Jerzy Afanasjew

Polish writer and poet (1932–1991)
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Jerzy Afanasjew

Summary

Jerzy Afanasjew is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vilnius[2]. He was born on September 11, 1932[3]. He passed away in Gdańsk[4]. He died on September 26, 1991[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], theatrical director[8], film director[9], and screenwriter[10]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Jerzy Afanasjew's place of birth was Vilnius[2].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew died in Gdańsk[4].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew was born on September 11, 1932[3].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew died on September 26, 1991[5].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew is buried at Roman Catholic cemetery in Sopot[12].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew was married to Alina Afanasjew[13].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew held citizenship in Poland[14].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew worked as a writer[6].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew's professions included poet[7].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew worked as a theatrical director[8].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew worked as a film director[9].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew worked as a screenwriter[10].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew's education included a stint at Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk[15].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew was educated at National Film School in Łódź[16].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew received the Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew received the Zasłużony Działacz Kultury[18].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew received the Gold Cross of Merit‎[19].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew was a member of Polish PEN Club[20].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew was a member of Stowarzyszenie Filmowców Polskich[21].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew is recorded as male[22].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew was affiliated with the Polish United Workers' Party[24].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew's Commons category is recorded as Jerzy Afanasjew[25].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew's family name is recorded as Afanasjew[26].
  • Jerzy Afanasjew's given name is recorded as Jerzy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vilnius[2], Jerzy Afanasjew… he was born on September 11, 1932[3].

Education

Educated at Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk[15], an academy[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1945[30], headquartered in Gdańsk[31] and National Film School in Łódź[16], a film school[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1948[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], theatrical director[8], film director[9], and screenwriter[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17], a grade of an order[35], in Poland[36]; Zasłużony Działacz Kultury[18], an award[37], in Poland[38], founded in 1962[39]; and Gold Cross of Merit‎[19].

Personal Life

Among Jerzy Afanasjew's spouses was Alina Afanasjew[13]. He was affiliated with the Polish United Workers' Party[24].

Death and Burial

Jerzy Afanasjew died on September 26, 1991[5]. He died in Gdańsk[4]. Burial took place at Roman Catholic cemetery in Sopot[12].

Why It Matters

Jerzy Afanasjew is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Jerzy Afanasjew born?

Jerzy Afanasjew was born in Vilnius[2].

Where did Jerzy Afanasjew die?

Jerzy Afanasjew died in Gdańsk[4].

Who was Jerzy Afanasjew married to?

Jerzy Afanasjew's spouses include Alina Afanasjew[13].

What did Jerzy Afanasjew do for work?

Jerzy Afanasjew worked as writer[6], poet[7], theatrical director[8], film director[9], and screenwriter[10].

Where did Jerzy Afanasjew go to school?

Jerzy Afanasjew was educated at Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk[15] and National Film School in Łódź[16].

What awards did Jerzy Afanasjew receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17], Zasłużony Działacz Kultury[18], and Gold Cross of Merit‎[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Jerzy
    Spouse Alina Afanasjew
    Family name Afanasjew
    Writing language Polish
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