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Jan Widacki

b. 1948

Polish politician, lawyer, university teacher, diplomat

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About Jan Widacki

Born 1948. Jan Widacki is a Polish politician, diplomat, university teacher, lawyer, jurist and author.

Jan Stefan Widacki (born 6 January 1948 in Kraków) is a Polish lawyer, historian, essayist, academic (professor since 1988), diplomat and politician.

Life In 1969, Widacki graduated from law at the Jagiellonian University. He studied also philosophy. He is an author of over 10 books and numerous articles. He was a faculty member of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (from 1977) and the University of Silesia (1983–1990). He was a vice minister of interior in the Cabinet of Tadeusz Mazowiecki (1990–1992), Polish ambassador to Lithuania (1992–1996), and Member to the Sejm (2007–2011).

He has been member of several political parties and associations: Polish United Workers' Party, Solidarity, Democratic Left Alliance, Alliance of Democrats, Democratic Party – demokraci.pl.

He co-authored, among others, the book Kryminologia: zarys systemu (Criminology: Outline of the System, 2022; together with Magdalena Grzyb, and Anna Szuba-Boroń).

Honours

Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (2005) Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (2000) Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas (1996)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Jagiellonian University
Positions held
Ambassador of Poland to Lithuania, Member of the Sejm
Employers
John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University, University of Silesia in Katowice, Jagiellonian University
Awards
Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas; Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Medal of the National Education Commission; Lithuanian Diplomacy Star
Also known as
Jan Stefan Widacki

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jan Widacki?

Polish politician, lawyer, university teacher, diplomat

When was Jan Widacki born?

Jan Widacki was born on 6 January 1948 in Kraków.

What is Jan Widacki's occupation?

Jan Widacki is a politician, diplomat, university teacher, lawyer, jurist and author.

What nationality is Jan Widacki?

Jan Widacki is Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Widacki

· Wikidata: Q1448465

· DBpedia: Jan Widacki

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