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Jan Wasilkowski

1898 – 1977

Polish jurist, judge and politician

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Lived 1898 – 1977 (aged 79). Jan Wasilkowski was a Polish legal scholar.

Jan Wasilkowski (11 May 1898 – 14 July 1977) was a Polish jurist, judge and politician.

Biography He was the son of Czesław and Aleksandra. In 1918 he started studying law in Vienna and after one year he moved to Kraków. During his studies, he took part in the Polish-Bolshevik War as an artillery second lieutenant. In 1924 he obtained doctorate in law from the University in Nancy. in an artillery unit, During his time in Nazi captivity in Oflag VI B, Dössel, he co-organized law courses for POWs. He came back to Poland in 1946.

He was dean of the Law Faculty of the University of Warsaw from 1947 to 1949 and rector of the University of Warsaw from 1949 to 1952 From 1953 to 1956 he was director of the .

After retiring, he chaired the Codification Commission at the Ministry of Justice from 1956 to 1968.

Works Vol. 2–4. Co-authored with

Honors and awards Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (3 February 1947) Order of the Banner of Labour, 2nd class (22 July 1951) Commander's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (16 July 1954) Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland (14 January 1955) Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta , 2nd degree (1964) Honorary degree of the University of Wrocław

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic
Employers
University of Warsaw
Awards
Order of the Builders of People's 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; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jan Wasilkowski?

Polish jurist, judge and politician (1898–1977)

When was Jan Wasilkowski born?

Jan Wasilkowski was born on 11 May 1898 in Sławków.

When did Jan Wasilkowski die?

Jan Wasilkowski died on 14 August 1977 in Warsaw.

What was Jan Wasilkowski's occupation?

Jan Wasilkowski was a legal scholar.

What nationality was Jan Wasilkowski?

Jan Wasilkowski was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Wasilkowski

· Wikidata: Q8865722

· DBpedia: Jan Wasilkowski

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