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Witold Zawadowski

1888 – 1980

Polish radiologist

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About Witold Zawadowski

Lived 1888 – 1980 (aged 92). Witold Zawadowski was a Polish military officer, radiologist, physician and university teacher.

Witold Eugeniusz Zawadowski (23 February 1888 in Skobełka near Horochow, Volhynia – 12 August 1980 in Warsaw) was a Polish radiologist, one of the pioneers of Polish radiology. He was a brother of Jan Wacław.

Zawadowski was a professor at the University of Warsaw (since 1946), professor at the Medical University of Warsaw (since 1950), member of the Polish Academy of Learning (since 1948), member of the Polish Academy of Sciences (since 1952) and national radiology consultant. From 1930, he was an editor of Polski Przegląd Radiologiczny (since 1955 under name Polski Przegląd Radiologii i Medycyny Nuklearnej).

His main area of study was roentgen-diagnostics of the chest organs.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Lviv University
Awards
Gold Cross of Merit‎; Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Bronze Medal for Long Service; Silver Medal for Long Service; Decade of Independence Regained; Commemorative Medal for the War of 1918–1921; Cross on Silesian Ribbon of Valour and Merit; Cross of Valour
Also known as
Witold Eugeniusz Zawadowski

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Witold Zawadowski?

Polish radiologist

When was Witold Zawadowski born?

Witold Zawadowski was born on 23 February 1888 in Skobelka.

When did Witold Zawadowski die?

Witold Zawadowski died on 12 August 1980 in Warsaw.

What was Witold Zawadowski's occupation?

Witold Zawadowski was a military officer, radiologist, physician and university teacher.

What nationality was Witold Zawadowski?

Witold Zawadowski was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Witold Zawadowski

· Wikidata: Q8028459

· DBpedia: Witold Zawadowski

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