Jerzy Afanasjew

Polish writer and poet (1932–1991)
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Summary

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

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Roman Catholic cemetery in Sopot[11]
  • Spouse: Alina Afanasjew[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Poland[13]
  • Educated at: Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk[14], National Film School in Łódź[15]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[16], Zasłużony Działacz Kultury[17], Gold Cross of Merit‎[18]
  • Member of: Polish PEN Club[19], Stowarzyszenie Filmowców Polskich[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Member of political party: Polish United Workers' Party[22]
  • Commons category: Jerzy Afanasjew[23]
  • Family name: Afanasjew[24]
  • Given name: Jerzy[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[26]
  • Writing language: Polish[27]

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[12].

What did Jerzy Afanasjew do for work?

Jerzy Afanasjew worked as a writer[5], poet[6], theatrical director[7], film director[8], and screenwriter[9].

Where did Jerzy Afanasjew go to school?

Jerzy Afanasjew was educated at Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk[14] and National Film School in Łódź[15].

What awards did Jerzy Afanasjew receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[16], Zasłużony Działacz Kultury[17], and Gold Cross of Merit‎[18].

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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 18w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 21w 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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