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Irena Lipowicz

b. 1953

Polish jurist, politician and diplomat (born 1953)

Jurist University teacher Politician
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About Irena Lipowicz

Born 1953. Irena Lipowicz is a Polish jurist, university teacher, politician and diplomat.

Irena Ewa Lipowicz (born 9 June 1953) is a politician, official, diplomat, and professor at the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw.

Biography In 1972 she passed matura. In 1980 she joined Solidarity. In 1992 she obtained habilitation. She was member of Sejm from 1991 to 2000. She then was appointed Commissioner for Human Rights of Poland from 2010 to 2015. (1999) Edward J. Wende Award (2005) Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany Honorary degree of the Osnabrück University (2009) Viadrina Award (2014) (2015) (2019)

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Important facts

Born
9 June 1953, Gliwice
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Jurist, university teacher, politician, diplomat
Nationality
Poland
Education
University of Silesia in Katowice
Positions held
Polish Ombudsman, Member of the Sejm, Ambassador of Poland to Austria
Employers
Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw, National School of Public Administration, SWPS University, The Foundation for German-Polish Cooperation
Awards
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Grand Gold Decoration of Styria; Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria; Odznaka Honorowa za Zasługi dla Samorządu Terytorialnego; Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Grzegorz Palka Award; Wojciech Korfanty prize; Viadrina Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Irena Lipowicz?

Polish jurist, politician and diplomat (born 1953)

When was Irena Lipowicz born?

Irena Lipowicz was born on 9 June 1953 in Gliwice.

What is Irena Lipowicz's occupation?

Irena Lipowicz is a jurist, university teacher, politician and diplomat.

What nationality is Irena Lipowicz?

Irena Lipowicz is Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Irena Lipowicz

· Wikidata: Q1276867

· DBpedia: Irena Lipowicz

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