Witold Doroszewski

Polish lexicographer and linguist (1899–1976)
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Witold Doroszewski

Summary

Witold Doroszewski is a human[1]. Born in Moscow[2], he… he was born on May 1, 1899[3]. He died in Warsaw[4]. He died on January 26, 1976[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6] and linguist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Witold Doroszewski was born in Moscow[2].
  • Witold Doroszewski died in Warsaw[4].
  • Witold Doroszewski was born on May 1, 1899[3].
  • Witold Doroszewski died on January 26, 1976[5].
  • Burial took place at Powązki Cemetery[9].
  • Witold Doroszewski's father was Antoni Doroszewski[10].
  • Witold Doroszewski was married to Janina Doroszewska[11].
  • A child of Witold Doroszewski was Jan Doroszewski[12].
  • Witold Doroszewski held citizenship in Poland[13].
  • Witold Doroszewski worked as a lexicographer[6].
  • Witold Doroszewski's professions included linguist[7].
  • Witold Doroszewski's field of work was linguistics[14].
  • Witold Doroszewski's field of work was theory of language[15].
  • Witold Doroszewski's field of work was lexicography[16].
  • Witold Doroszewski was employed by University of Warsaw[17].
  • Witold Doroszewski's education included a stint at Faculty of Polish Studies at the University of Warsaw[18].
  • Witold Doroszewski received the Medal of the National Education Commission[19].
  • Witold Doroszewski received the Work Flag Order, 1st class[20].
  • Witold Doroszewski received the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21].
  • Witold Doroszewski received the Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[22].
  • Witold Doroszewski received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Witold Doroszewski received the Cross of Valour (1944)[24].
  • Witold Doroszewski was a member of Polish Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Witold Doroszewski was a member of Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts[26].
  • Witold Doroszewski was a member of Polish Academy of Learning[27].

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Origins and Family

Witold Doroszewski's place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on May 1, 1899[3]. His father was Antoni Doroszewski[10].

Education

Witold Doroszewski's education included a stint at Faculty of Polish Studies at the University of Warsaw[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6] and linguist[7]. Fields of work include linguistics[14], an academic discipline[28]; theory of language[15], an academic discipline[29]; and lexicography[16], an academic discipline[30]. Witold Doroszewski was employed by University of Warsaw[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of the National Education Commission[19], a medallion[31], in Poland[32], founded in 1956[33]; Work Flag Order, 1st class[20], a grade of an order[34]; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21], a grade of an order[35], in Poland[36]; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[22], a grade of an order[37], in Poland[38]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; and Cross of Valour (1944)[24].

Personal Life

Among Witold Doroszewski's spouses was Janina Doroszewska[11]. A child of him was Jan Doroszewski[12].

Death and Burial

Witold Doroszewski died on January 26, 1976[5]. He passed away in Warsaw[4]. He is buried at Powązki Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Witold Doroszewski ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Witold Doroszewski born?

Witold Doroszewski's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Witold Doroszewski die?

Witold Doroszewski died in Warsaw[4].

Who were Witold Doroszewski's parents?

Witold Doroszewski's father was Antoni Doroszewski[10].

Who was Witold Doroszewski married to?

Witold Doroszewski's spouses include Janina Doroszewska[11].

What did Witold Doroszewski do for work?

Witold Doroszewski worked as lexicographer[6] and linguist[7].

Where did Witold Doroszewski go to school?

Witold Doroszewski was educated at Faculty of Polish Studies at the University of Warsaw[18].

What awards did Witold Doroszewski receive?

Honors received include Medal of the National Education Commission[19], Work Flag Order, 1st class[20], Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21], and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[22].

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  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . czlonkowie.pan.pl. Retrieved . czlonkowie.pan.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation lexicographer, linguist
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    Field of work linguistics, theory of language, lexicography
    Country of citizenship Poland
    Member of Polish Academy of Sciences, Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Polish Academy of Learning +4
    Given name Witold, Jan
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