Karol Modzelewski

Polish historian and politician, born 1937 (1937–2019)
Person human Q1378796
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Karol Modzelewski

Summary

Karol Modzelewski is a human[1]. He was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on +1937-11-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Warsaw[4]. He died on +2019-04-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a historian[6], politician[7], writer[8], non-fiction writer[9], and trade unionist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Karol Modzelewski's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Karol Modzelewski passed away in Warsaw[4].
  • Karol Modzelewski was born on +1937-11-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Karol Modzelewski died on +2019-04-28T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Powązki Military Cemetery[12].
  • Karol Modzelewski's father was Zygmunt Modzelewski[13].
  • Karol Modzelewski's mother was Natalia Modzelewska[14].
  • A child of Karol Modzelewski was Ewa Modzelewska-Kossowska[15].
  • Karol Modzelewski held citizenship in Poland[16].
  • Karol Modzelewski held citizenship in Soviet Union[17].
  • Karol Modzelewski worked as a historian[6].
  • Karol Modzelewski worked as a politician[7].
  • Karol Modzelewski worked as a writer[8].
  • Karol Modzelewski's professions included non-fiction writer[9].
  • Karol Modzelewski's professions included trade unionist[10].
  • Karol Modzelewski's professions included medievalist[18].
  • Karol Modzelewski's field of work was history[19].
  • Karol Modzelewski's field of work was politics[20].
  • Karol Modzelewski's field of work was non-fiction literature[21].
  • Karol Modzelewski held the position of Member of the Senate of the Republic of Poland[22].
  • Among Karol Modzelewski's employers was University of Wrocław[23].
  • Among Karol Modzelewski's employers was University of Warsaw[24].
  • Among Karol Modzelewski's employers was Institute of Archeology and Ethnology, Polish Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Karol Modzelewski was employed by University of Warsaw[26].
  • Among Karol Modzelewski's employers was Institute of History, Polish Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Karol Modzelewski… he was born on +1937-11-23T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Zygmunt Modzelewski[13]. His mother was Natalia Modzelewska[14].

Education

Educated at University of Warsaw[28], a university[29], in Poland[30], founded in 1816[31], headquartered in Warsaw[32] and XIV High School of Stanislaw Staszic in Warsaw[33], a high school[34], in Poland[35], founded in 1906[36], headquartered in 6 Noakowskiego Street in Warsaw[37]. Karol Modzelewski's doctoral advisor was Aleksander Gieysztor[38]. Academic degrees include scientific professorship degree[39], habilitation[40], and doctorate[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], politician[7], writer[8], non-fiction writer[9], trade unionist[10], and medievalist[18]. Fields of work include history[19]; politics[20], an academic discipline[42]; and non-fiction literature[21], a sub-set of literature[43]. Employers include University of Wrocław[23], a university[44], in Poland[45], founded in 1702[46]; University of Warsaw[24], a university[47], in Poland[48], founded in 1816[49], headquartered in Warsaw[50]; Institute of Archeology and Ethnology, Polish Academy of Sciences[25], a research center[51], in Poland[52]; Institute of History, Polish Academy of Sciences[27], a research center[53], in Poland[54], founded in 1953[55]; Wyższa Szkoła Komunikowania i Mediów Społecznych im. Jerzego Giedroycia[56], an organization[57], in Poland[58], founded in 1994[59]; and Polish Academy of Sciences[60], an academy of sciences[61], in Poland[62], founded in 1951[63], headquartered in Palace of Culture and Science[64]. Karol Modzelewski held the position of Member of the Senate of the Republic of Poland[22]. Doctoral students include Marcin Pauk[65] and Aneta Pieniądz[66].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Open Letter to the Party[67] and Q20051377[68].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Eagle[69], an order[70], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[71], founded in 1705[72]; Prize of the Foundation for Polish Science[73]; Nike Award[74]; Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[75]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[76]; and Saint George medal[77].

Personal Life

A child of Karol Modzelewski was Ewa Modzelewska-Kossowska[15]. Political affiliations include Citizens Parliamentary Party[78], a parliamentary group[79], in Poland[80] and Polish United Workers' Party[81], a political party[82], in Poland[83], founded in 1948[84], headquartered in Warsaw[85].

Death and Burial

Karol Modzelewski died on +2019-04-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Warsaw[4]. He is buried at Powązki Military Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Karol Modzelewski ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[86] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]

FAQs

Where was Karol Modzelewski born?

Karol Modzelewski's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Karol Modzelewski die?

Karol Modzelewski passed away in Warsaw[4].

Who were Karol Modzelewski's parents?

Karol Modzelewski's father was Zygmunt Modzelewski[13]. Karol Modzelewski's mother was Natalia Modzelewska[14].

What did Karol Modzelewski do for work?

Karol Modzelewski worked as historian[6], politician[7], writer[8], non-fiction writer[9], and trade unionist[10].

Where did Karol Modzelewski go to school?

Karol Modzelewski was educated at University of Warsaw[28] and XIV High School of Stanislaw Staszic in Warsaw[33].

What awards did Karol Modzelewski receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Eagle[69], Prize of the Foundation for Polish Science[73], Nike Award[74], and Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[75].

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