Wacław Lednicki

Polish literary critic (1891-1967)
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Summary

Wacław Lednicki was born on April 29, 1891[1], in Moscow[2]. He died on October 29, 1967[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a literary critic[5] and philologist[6].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: April 28, 1891[7]
  • Father: Aleksander Lednicki[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Poland[9]
  • Field of work: Slavic studies[10]
  • Educated at: Jagiellonian University[11]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[12], Knight of the Order of Leopold (Austria)[13], Guggenheim Fellowship[14]
  • Member of: Polish Society of Arts and Sciences Abroad[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Wacław Lednicki[17]
  • Family name: Lednicki[18]
  • Given name: Wacław[19]
  • Described by source: Polish Biographical Dictionary[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[21]
  • Interested in: Slavic studies[22]
  • Sibling: Maryla Lednicka-Szczytt[23]
  • P14974: 10985[24]

FAQs

Where was Wacław Lednicki born?

Wacław Lednicki's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Wacław Lednicki die?

Wacław Lednicki passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Wacław Lednicki's parents?

Wacław Lednicki's father was Aleksander Lednicki[8].

What did Wacław Lednicki do for work?

Wacław Lednicki worked as a literary critic[5] and philologist[6].

Where did Wacław Lednicki go to school?

Wacław Lednicki was educated at Jagiellonian University[11].

What awards did Wacław Lednicki receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[12], Knight of the Order of Leopold (Austria)[13], and Guggenheim Fellowship[14].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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