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Żanna Kormanowa

1900 – 1988

Polish politician and historian

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Lived 1900 – 1988 (aged 87). Żanna Kormanowa was a Polish politician and historian.

Żanna Kormanowa née Zeligman or Zelikman (14 August 1900 – 3 August 1988) was a communist historian and politician, member of the Bolshevik Party, Polish Workers' Party and Polish United Workers' Party, professor at the Institute of History at the University of Warsaw.

Biography She was born in Łódź and her father Motel was a teacher. Her parents' siblings were connected to the traditions of the labour movement. Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland

Ludwik Waryński Prize

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Important facts

Born
14 August 1900, Łódź
Birth century
19th century
Died
3 August 1988, Warsaw
Occupation
Politician, historian
Nationality
Poland
Education
University of Warsaw, Free Polish University
Employers
University of Warsaw, Ministry of National Education, Russian Academy of Sciences, Higher School of Social Sciences at the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party
Awards
Honorary badge "For Merits for Warsaw"; Medal of the 40th Anniversary of People's Poland; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Work Flag Order, 2nd class; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland; Ludwik Waryński Medal; Badge "For Merit to the Warsaw Voivodeship"

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Żanna Kormanowa?

Polish politician and historian

When was Żanna Kormanowa born?

Żanna Kormanowa was born on 14 August 1900 in Łódź.

When did Żanna Kormanowa die?

Żanna Kormanowa died on 3 August 1988 in Warsaw.

What was Żanna Kormanowa's occupation?

Żanna Kormanowa was a politician and historian.

What nationality was Żanna Kormanowa?

Żanna Kormanowa was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Żanna Kormanowa

· Wikidata: Q9397215

· DBpedia: Żanna Kormanowa

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