Jerzy Ficowski

Polish writer and translator (1924–2006)
Person human Q540908
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Jerzy Ficowski

Summary

Jerzy Ficowski is a human[1]. Born in Warsaw[2], he… he was born on October 4, 1924[3]. He died in Warsaw[4]. He died on May 9, 2006[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], poet[7], translator[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Warsaw[2], Jerzy Ficowski…
  • Jerzy Ficowski passed away in Warsaw[4].
  • Jerzy Ficowski was born on October 4, 1924[3].
  • Jerzy Ficowski was born on September 4, 1924[11].
  • Jerzy Ficowski died on May 9, 2006[5].
  • Jerzy Ficowski is buried at Powązki Military Cemetery[12].
  • Among Jerzy Ficowski's spouses was Elżbieta Ficowska[13].
  • Jerzy Ficowski held citizenship in Poland[14].
  • Jerzy Ficowski worked as a linguist[6].
  • Jerzy Ficowski's professions included poet[7].
  • Jerzy Ficowski's professions included translator[8].
  • Jerzy Ficowski worked as a writer[9].
  • Jerzy Ficowski's education included a stint at University of Warsaw[15].
  • Jerzy Ficowski received the Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[16].
  • Jerzy Ficowski received the Gold Cross of Merit‎[17].
  • Jerzy Ficowski received the Armia Krajowa Cross[18].
  • Jerzy Ficowski received the Army Medal for War 1939-45[19].
  • Jerzy Ficowski was a member of Polish PEN Club[20].
  • Jerzy Ficowski was a member of Stowarzyszenie Pisarzy Polskich[21].
  • Jerzy Ficowski is recorded as male[22].
  • Jerzy Ficowski's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Jerzy Ficowski's military branch is recorded as Armia Krajowa[24].
  • Jerzy Ficowski's Commons category is recorded as Jerzy Ficowski[25].
  • Jerzy Ficowski's family name is recorded as Q85037837[26].
  • Jerzy Ficowski's given name is recorded as Jerzy[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: PL[29]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 4b32dda2-b466-4236-9baa-5ad2656655db[30]

Body

Origins and Family

Jerzy Ficowski was born in Warsaw[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 4, 1924[3] and September 4, 1924[11].

Education

Jerzy Ficowski's education included a stint at University of Warsaw[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], poet[7], translator[8], and writer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[16], a grade of an order[31], in Poland[32]; Gold Cross of Merit‎[17]; Armia Krajowa Cross[18], a military decoration[33], in Poland[34], founded in 1966[35]; and Army Medal for War 1939-45[19], a military decoration[36], in Poland[37], founded in 1945[38].

Personal Life

Among Jerzy Ficowski's spouses was Elżbieta Ficowska[13].

Death and Burial

Jerzy Ficowski died on May 9, 2006[5]. He passed away in Warsaw[4]. He is buried at Powązki Military Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jerzy Ficowski ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Jerzy Ficowski born?

Born in Warsaw[2], Jerzy Ficowski…

Where did Jerzy Ficowski die?

Jerzy Ficowski died in Warsaw[4].

Who was Jerzy Ficowski married to?

Jerzy Ficowski's spouses include Elżbieta Ficowska[13].

What did Jerzy Ficowski do for work?

Jerzy Ficowski worked as linguist[6], poet[7], translator[8], and writer[9].

Where did Jerzy Ficowski go to school?

Jerzy Ficowski was educated at University of Warsaw[15].

What awards did Jerzy Ficowski receive?

Honors received include Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[16], Gold Cross of Merit‎[17], Armia Krajowa Cross[18], and Army Medal for War 1939-45[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . guardian.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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