Leon Kruczkowski

Polish writer (1900–1962)
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Summary

Leon Kruczkowski was born on June 28, 1900[1], in Kraków[2]. He died on August 1, 1962[3], in Warsaw[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Powązki Military Cemetery[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Poland[12]
  • Position held: member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic[13]
  • Notable work: The Germans[14]
  • Award received: Order of the Builders of People's Poland[15], Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland[16], International Stalin Prize for Peace[17], Work Flag Order, 1st class[18], Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[19]
  • Member of: Polish Writers' Union[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Member of political party: Polish United Workers' Party[22], Polish Workers' Party[23]
  • Commons category: Leon Kruczkowski[24]
  • Military, police or special rank: sub-lieutenant[25]
  • Family name: Kruczkowski[26]
  • Given name: Leon[27]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[28], Polish Biographical Dictionary[29], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 5[30], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[31]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[32]
  • Name in native language: Leon Kruczkowski[33]
  • Start of work period: 1918[34]
  • Place of detention: Oflag II B[35], Oflag II-D[36]

Why It Matters

Leon Kruczkowski has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Leon Kruczkowski born?

Leon Kruczkowski's place of birth was Kraków[2].

Where did Leon Kruczkowski die?

Leon Kruczkowski passed away in Warsaw[4].

What did Leon Kruczkowski do for work?

Leon Kruczkowski worked as a screenwriter[5], writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], and politician[9].

What awards did Leon Kruczkowski receive?

Honors received include Order of the Builders of People's Poland[15], Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland[16], International Stalin Prize for Peace[17], and Work Flag Order, 1st class[18].

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. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . bs.sejm.gov.pl. bs.sejm.gov.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . bs.sejm.gov.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . bs.sejm.gov.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . bs.sejm.gov.pl. bs.sejm.gov.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . bs.sejm.gov.pl. bs.sejm.gov.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  6. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of political party → Polish United Workers' Party, Polish Workers' Party
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