Stefan Melak

Polish journalist
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Stefan Melak

Summary

Stefan Melak is a human[1]. Born in Warsaw[2], he… he was born on August 13, 1946[3]. He passed away in Smolensk[4]. He died on April 10, 2010[5]. He worked as a journalist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Stefan Melak's place of birth was Warsaw[2].
  • Stefan Melak died in Smolensk[4].
  • Stefan Melak was born on August 13, 1946[3].
  • Stefan Melak died on April 10, 2010[5].
  • Burial took place at Powązki Military Cemetery[8].
  • Stefan Melak held citizenship in Poland[9].
  • Stefan Melak worked as a journalist[6].
  • Stefan Melak's field of work was journalist[10].
  • Stefan Melak's education included a stint at University of Warsaw[11].
  • Stefan Melak received the Silver Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis‎[12].
  • Stefan Melak received the Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[13].
  • Stefan Melak received the Cross of Freedom and Solidarity[14].
  • Stefan Melak received the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[15].
  • Stefan Melak was a member of Stowarzyszenie Wolnego Słowa[16].
  • Stefan Melak is recorded as male[17].
  • Stefan Melak's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Stefan Melak was affiliated with the Confederation of Independent Poland[19].
  • Stefan Melak was affiliated with the Law and Justice[20].
  • Stefan Melak's Commons category is recorded as Stefan Melak[21].
  • The cause of death was Smolensk air disaster[22].
  • Stefan Melak's family name is recorded as Melak[23].
  • Stefan Melak's given name is recorded as Stefan[24].
  • Stefan Melak's pseudonym is recorded as Jan Ostrogski, Lida A., Wilno Z.[25].
  • Stefan Melak's significant event is recorded as Smolensk air disaster[26].
  • Stefan Melak's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Warsaw[2], Stefan Melak… he was born on August 13, 1946[3].

Education

Stefan Melak's education included a stint at University of Warsaw[11].

Career and Affiliations

Stefan Melak worked as a journalist[6]. His field of work was journalist[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Silver Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis‎[12], a class of award[28], in Poland[29]; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[13], a grade of an order[30], in Poland[31]; Cross of Freedom and Solidarity[14], a decoration[32], in Poland[33], founded in 2010[34]; and Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[15], a grade of an order[35], in Poland[36].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Confederation of Independent Poland[19], a political party[37], in Poland[38], founded in 1979[39], headquartered in Kraków[40] and Law and Justice[20], a political party[41], in Poland[42], founded in 2001[43], headquartered in Warsaw[44].

Death and Burial

Stefan Melak died on April 10, 2010[5]. He passed away in Smolensk[4]. The cause of death was Smolensk air disaster[22]. Burial took place at Powązki Military Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Stefan Melak ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Stefan Melak born?

Born in Warsaw[2], Stefan Melak…

Where did Stefan Melak die?

Stefan Melak passed away in Smolensk[4].

What did Stefan Melak do for work?

Stefan Melak worked as journalist[6].

Where did Stefan Melak go to school?

Stefan Melak was educated at University of Warsaw[11].

What awards did Stefan Melak receive?

Honors received include Silver Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis‎[12], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[13], Cross of Freedom and Solidarity[14], and Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[15].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Smolensk
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    Cause of death Smolensk air disaster
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