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Dyzma Gałaj

1915 – 2000

Polish politician and sociologist

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Lived 1915 – 2000 (aged 85). Dyzma Gałaj was a Polish politician, economist, sociologist, university teacher and journalist.

Dyzma Kazimierz Gałaj (1915, Mystkowice - 2000, Warsaw) was a Polish sociologist and politician.

During World War II, he was a member of the Polish peasant Bataliony Chłopskie resistance. After the war he would become a communist political activist, and study at the University of Łódź. He would be a member of the Polish parliament (Sejm) from 1965 to 1985, and marshal of the Sejm in 1971–1972, representing the United People's Party (ZSL). From 1972 to 1976, he was a member of the Polish Council of State. In politics, he was seen as a supporter of general Mieczysław Moczar.

As a scholar, his work concentrated on the 20th century Polish peasantry.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Łódź
Positions held
Marshal of the Sejm, Member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic
Employers
Warsaw University of Life Sciences
Awards
Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Partisan Cross (Poland); Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Work Flag Order, 1st class; Work Flag Order, 2nd class; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dyzma Gałaj?

Polish politician and sociologist (1915-2000)

When was Dyzma Gałaj born?

Dyzma Gałaj was born on 15 January 1915 in Mystkowice.

When did Dyzma Gałaj die?

Dyzma Gałaj died on 6 December 2000 in Warsaw.

What was Dyzma Gałaj's occupation?

Dyzma Gałaj was a politician, economist, sociologist, university teacher and journalist.

What nationality was Dyzma Gałaj?

Dyzma Gałaj was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dyzma Gałaj

· Wikidata: Q245800

· DBpedia: Dyzma Gałaj

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