Wacław Sieroszewski
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Summary
Wacław Sieroszewski was born on August 24, 1858[1], in Wólka Kozłowska[2]. He died on April 20, 1945[3], in Piaseczno[4]. He worked as a writer[5], politician[6], traveler[7], independence activist[8], and ethnologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (357 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 21, 1858[11]
- Place of burial: Powązki Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[13], Russia[14]
- Ethnic group: Poles[15]
- Occupation: ethnographer[16], legionary[17]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[18], travel[19], ethnography[20], political activity[21]
- Position held: Member of the Senate of the Republic of Poland[22], member of the Sejm of the Second Polish Republic[23]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[24], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[25], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[26], Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[27], Cross of Independence[28], Commander of the Legion of Honour[29], Cross of Valour (1920)[30]
- Member of: Związek Sybiraków[31], Związek Zawodowy Literatów Polskich[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Family: Q127808064[34]
- Member of political party: Nonpartisan Bloc for Cooperation with the Government[35]
- Coat of arms: Nabram coat of arms[36]
- Commons category: Wacław Sieroszewski[37]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[38]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[39]
- Family name: Sieroszewski[40]
- Given name: Wacław[41], Kajetan[42]
- Pseudonym: Wacław Sirko[43], Sirko[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Wacław Sieroszewski[45]
- Manner of death: natural causes[46]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[47], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[48], Polish Biographical Dictionary[49], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[51]
Why It Matters
Wacław Sieroszewski has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Wacław Sieroszewski born?
Wacław Sieroszewski was born in Wólka Kozłowska[2].
Where did Wacław Sieroszewski die?
Wacław Sieroszewski passed away in Piaseczno[4].
What did Wacław Sieroszewski do for work?
Wacław Sieroszewski worked as a writer[5], politician[6], traveler[7], independence activist[8], and ethnologist[9].
What awards did Wacław Sieroszewski receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[24], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[25], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[26], and Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[27].