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Stefan Melak

1946 – 2010

Polish journalist

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About Stefan Melak

Lived 1946 – 2010 (aged 63). Stefan Melak was a Polish journalist.

Stefan Melak (13 August 1946 – 10 April 2010) was a Polish activist and journalist. He was head of the Katyn Committee.

He died in the 2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 crash near Smolensk on 10 April 2010. He was posthumously awarded the Order of Polonia Restituta.

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Important facts

Born
13 August 1946, Warsaw
Birth century
20th century
Died
10 April 2010, Smolensk
Occupation
Journalist
Nationality
Poland
Education
University of Warsaw
Awards
Silver Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis‎; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Cross of Freedom and Solidarity; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stefan Melak?

Polish journalist

When was Stefan Melak born?

Stefan Melak was born on 13 August 1946 in Warsaw.

When did Stefan Melak die?

Stefan Melak died on 10 April 2010 in Smolensk.

What was Stefan Melak's occupation?

Stefan Melak was a journalist.

What nationality was Stefan Melak?

Stefan Melak was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stefan Melak

· Wikidata: Q9345194

· DBpedia: Stefan Melak

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