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Mieczysław Klimaszewski

1908 – 1995

Polish geographer

Geographer Politician University teacher

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About Mieczysław Klimaszewski

Lived 1908 – 1995 (aged 87). Mieczysław Klimaszewski was a Polish and Austrian geographer, politician, university teacher and geologist.

Mieczysław Marian Klimaszewski (26 July 1908 in Stanisławów – 27 November 1995 in Kraków) was a Polish geographer, geomorphologist and politician.

Career In June 1965, he was elected a member of the Polish Council of State. He was the deputy chairman of the Council from 1967–1972. As deputy chairman of the Council of State, he represented Poland at the 2,500 year celebration of the Persian Empire.

Klimaszewski was awarded honorary doctorates from several Universities, including those of Jena, Kiev and Bratislava and the University of Silesia in Katowice.

He also received the Order of Polonia Restituta in several grades (Grand Cross, Commander with Star, and Officer) and the Order of the Banner of Labour, 1st class (received twice), and the Commemorative Medal of the 2500th Anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire (14/10/1971).

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Important facts

Born

26 July 1908, Ivano-Frankivsk

Birth century

20th century

Died

27 November 1995, Kraków

Occupation

Geographer, politician, university teacher, geologist

Nationality

Poland, Austria–Hungary

Education

Jagiellonian University

Positions held

Rector of the Jagiellonian University, Member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic, Rector

Employers

University of Wrocław, Jagiellonian University

Awards

Patron’s Medal; Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland; Medal of the 30th Anniversary of People's Poland; Medal of the National Education Commission; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Odznaka tytułu honorowego „Zasłużony Nauczyciel PRL”; Work Flag Order, 1st class; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Medal of the 40th Anniversary of People's Poland; Honorary doctor of Comenius University

Also known as

Mieczysław Marian Klimaszewski

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Mieczysław Klimaszewski's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Mieczysław Klimaszewski?

Polish geographer (1908-1995)

When was Mieczysław Klimaszewski born?

Mieczysław Klimaszewski was born on 26 July 1908 in Ivano-Frankivsk.

When did Mieczysław Klimaszewski die?

Mieczysław Klimaszewski died on 27 November 1995 in Kraków.

What was Mieczysław Klimaszewski's occupation?

Mieczysław Klimaszewski was a geographer, politician, university teacher and geologist.

What nationality was Mieczysław Klimaszewski?

Mieczysław Klimaszewski was Polish and Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mieczysław Klimaszewski

· Wikidata: Q6843603

· DBpedia: Mieczysław Klimaszewski

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