Marian Turski

Polish historian
Person human Q9352578
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Marian Turski

Summary

Marian Turski is a human[1]. Born in Druskininkai[2], he… he was born on June 26, 1926[3]. He passed away in Warsaw[4]. He died on February 18, 2025[5]. He worked as a historian[6], journalist[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Marian Turski's place of birth was Druskininkai[2].
  • Marian Turski passed away in Warsaw[4].
  • Marian Turski was born on June 26, 1926[3].
  • Marian Turski died on February 18, 2025[5].
  • Marian Turski is buried at Okopowa Street Jewish Cemetery[10].
  • Among Marian Turski's spouses was Halina Paszkowska-Turska[11].
  • A child of Marian Turski was Q132529754[12].
  • Marian Turski held citizenship in Poland[13].
  • Marian Turski's professions included historian[6].
  • Marian Turski's professions included journalist[7].
  • Marian Turski worked as a politician[8].
  • Marian Turski's field of work was journalism[14].
  • Marian Turski's field of work was history[15].
  • Marian Turski's field of work was political activity[16].
  • Marian Turski was employed by Poland. Główny Urząd Kontroli Prasy, Publikacji i Widowisk w Warszawie[17].
  • Marian Turski was educated at University of Wrocław[18].
  • Marian Turski's education included a stint at Q9351548[19].
  • Marian Turski received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].
  • Marian Turski received the Badge "Merit for the Protection of Human Rights"[21].
  • Marian Turski received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Marian Turski received the Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[23].
  • Marian Turski received the Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[24].
  • Marian Turski received the Silver Cross of Merit[25].
  • Marian Turski is recorded as male[26].
  • Marian Turski's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Marian Turski's place of birth was Druskininkai[2]. He was born on June 26, 1926[3].

Education

Educated at University of Wrocław[18], a university[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1702[30] and Q9351548[19], a higher education institution[31], in Poland[32], founded in 1948[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], journalist[7], and politician[8]. Fields of work include journalism[14], an industry[34]; history[15]; and political activity[16]. Among Marian Turski's employers was Poland. Główny Urząd Kontroli Prasy, Publikacji i Widowisk w Warszawie[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], a grade of an order[35], in Germany[36]; Badge "Merit for the Protection of Human Rights"[21], a decoration[37], in Poland[38], founded in 2009[39]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[40], in France[41]; Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[23]; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[24], a grade of an order[42], in Poland[43]; and Silver Cross of Merit[25].

Personal Life

Marian Turski was married to Halina Paszkowska-Turska[11]. A child of him was Q132529754[12]. Political affiliations include Polish Workers' Party[44], a political party[45], in Poland[46], founded in 1942[47], headquartered in Polish Workers' Party headquarter[48] and Polish United Workers' Party[49], a political party[50], in Poland[51], founded in 1948[52], headquartered in Warsaw[53].

Death and Burial

Marian Turski died on February 18, 2025[5]. He passed away in Warsaw[4]. He is buried at Okopowa Street Jewish Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Marian Turski ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Marian Turski born?

Marian Turski's place of birth was Druskininkai[2].

Where did Marian Turski die?

Marian Turski passed away in Warsaw[4].

Who was Marian Turski married to?

Marian Turski's spouses include Halina Paszkowska-Turska[11].

What did Marian Turski do for work?

Marian Turski worked as historian[6], journalist[7], and politician[8].

Where did Marian Turski go to school?

Marian Turski was educated at University of Wrocław[18] and Q9351548[19].

What awards did Marian Turski receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], Badge "Merit for the Protection of Human Rights"[21], Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], and Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Internetowa encyklopedia PWN. Retrieved . katalog.bip.ipn.gov.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . sztetl.org.pl. sztetl.org.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [27] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [44] . wikidata.org.
  14. [49] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Internetowa encyklopedia PWN. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Internetowa encyklopedia PWN. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . crif.org. crif.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Internetowa encyklopedia PWN. Retrieved . katalog.bip.ipn.gov.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . sztetl.org.pl. Retrieved . sztetl.org.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation historian, journalist, politician
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    Employer Poland. Główny Urząd Kontroli Prasy, Publikacji i Widowisk w Warszawie
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