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Józef Borzyszkowski

b. 1946

Kashubian-Polish historian, writer, politician and social activist

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About Józef Borzyszkowski

Born 1946. Józef Borzyszkowski is a Polish historian and politician.

Józef Borzyszkowski (; born 1946) is a Polish historian, professor of history at Gdańsk University, and Kashubian activist, who served as chairman of the Kashubian-Pomeranian Association from 1986 to 1992.

He was a senator of the Senate of Poland from 1991 to 1993.

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Important facts

Born
6 February 1946, Karsin
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Historian, politician
Nationality
Poland
Education
University of Gdańsk
Positions held
Senator
Employers
University of Gdańsk
Awards
Silver Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis‎; Jan Heweliusz Scientific Award of the City of Gdańsk; Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Komandoria Missio Reconciliationis; Stolem Medal; Duke Mestwin II Medal
Also known as
Jozef Borzyszkowski

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Józef Borzyszkowski?

Kashubian-Polish historian, writer, politician and social activist

When was Józef Borzyszkowski born?

Józef Borzyszkowski was born on 6 February 1946 in Karsin.

What is Józef Borzyszkowski's occupation?

Józef Borzyszkowski is a historian and politician.

What nationality is Józef Borzyszkowski?

Józef Borzyszkowski is Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Józef Borzyszkowski

· Wikidata: Q6320442

· DBpedia: Józef Borzyszkowski

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