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Jerzy Janicki

1928 – 2007

Polish writer

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Lived 1928 – 2007 (aged 78). Jerzy Janicki was a Polish writer, screenwriter and journalist.

Jerzy Janicki (1928–2007) was a Polish writer, journalist and scriptwriter. He was the writer of many radio programs, among them the most famous is the radio drama Matysiakowie. He also wrote many books about Kresy, particularly about the city of Lwów (now Lviv, Ukraine).

Biography Janicki was born on 10 August 1928 in Chortkiv, Podolia

In 1954, he got a job at Polish Radio. and the television shows "Dom"

Janicki was also the author of numerous books, including "Biografia w valizce" and a collection of radio plays called "Bow to the Trees" as well as film scripts, the most well-known films being "Przerwany Lot" (Interrupted Flight), "Trzech krok po ziemi" (Three Steps on Earth), and "Tragarz puchu" (The Down Carrier).

Personal life and death Janicki was married to Krystyna, Czechowicz-Janicka. His wife is a doctor and university lecturer. The couple had two daughters.

Janicki died on 15 April 2007 in Warsaw.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Wrocław
Awards
Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Medal for Merit to Culture; Honorary badge "For Merits for Warsaw"; Medal of the 40th Anniversary of People's Poland; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jerzy Janicki?

Polish writer (1928–2007)

When was Jerzy Janicki born?

Jerzy Janicki was born on 10 August 1928 in Chortkiv.

When did Jerzy Janicki die?

Jerzy Janicki died on 15 April 2007 in Warsaw.

What was Jerzy Janicki's occupation?

Jerzy Janicki was a writer, screenwriter and journalist.

What nationality was Jerzy Janicki?

Jerzy Janicki was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jerzy Janicki

· Wikidata: Q736463

· DBpedia: Jerzy Janicki

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