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Maria Anna Jarochowska

1924 – 2018

Polish-born Canadian geographer, historian

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Lived 1924 – 2018 (aged 93–94). Maria Anna Jarochowska was a historian, geographer and librarian.

Maria Anna Jarochowska-de Kosko (February 4, 1924 – June 29, 2018) was a Polish-born Canadian geographer and historian. She was a researcher of Polish emigration in Canada and specialized in the contributions of Polish Canadians to Canada.

Biography Maria Anna Jarochowska was born February 4, 1924 in Silesia.

She attempted four times, unsuccessfully, to obtain a scientific visa (she refused to agree to cooperate with the security services), and she finally came to Canada in 1965 after receiving official permission to visit her relatives in the United States. That was when she ended her work in the library of the University of Economics.

Personal life She was married to Etienne J. de Kosko who predeceased her. While married, she used the last name Jarochowska-de Kosko.

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Important facts

Born
1924, Silesia
Birth century
20th century
Died
29 June 2018, White Rock
Occupation
Historian, geographer, librarian
Education
Jagiellonian University, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań
Awards
Member of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Maria Anna Jarochowska?

Polish-born Canadian geographer, historian (1924-2018)

When was Maria Anna Jarochowska born?

Maria Anna Jarochowska was born in 1924 in Silesia.

When did Maria Anna Jarochowska die?

Maria Anna Jarochowska died on 29 June 2018 in White Rock.

What was Maria Anna Jarochowska's occupation?

Maria Anna Jarochowska was a historian, geographer and librarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Maria Anna Jarochowska

· Wikidata: Q21440795

· DBpedia: Maria Anna Jarochowska

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