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Marian Zgórniak

1924 – 2007

Polish historian

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About Marian Zgórniak

Lived 1924 – 2007 (aged 82). Marian Zgórniak was a Polish historian.

Marian Zgórniak (5 December 1924 – 18 November 2007) was a Polish historian, survivor of the KL Auschwitz, KL Gross-Rosen and KL Buchenwald.

Biography He came from a landed gentry family, He grew up in Gorlice. On 2 June 1942 he was arrested by Gestapo. He supervised eighteen doctoral dissertations. Honorary Citizen of Gorlice

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Important facts

Born
5 December 1924, Ropica Polska
Birth century
20th century
Died
18 November 2007, Kraków
Occupation
Historian
Nationality
Poland
Education
Jagiellonian University
Employers
Jagiellonian University
Awards
Silver Cross of Merit with Swords (1942); Armia Krajowa Cross; Gold Cross of Merit‎; Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Auschwitz Cross; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marian Zgórniak?

Polish historian

When was Marian Zgórniak born?

Marian Zgórniak was born on 5 December 1924 in Ropica Polska.

When did Marian Zgórniak die?

Marian Zgórniak died on 18 November 2007 in Kraków.

What was Marian Zgórniak's occupation?

Marian Zgórniak was a historian.

What nationality was Marian Zgórniak?

Marian Zgórniak was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marian Zgórniak

· Wikidata: Q11769787

· DBpedia: Marian Zgórniak

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