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Jan Karski

Jan Karski (1914–2000) was a Polish jurist, writer and teacher.

Also recorded as Jan Romuald Kozielewski.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Jan Romuald Kozielewski.

Also worked under the name Witold.

Born at Łódź in 1914, died at Washington, D.C. in 2000.

In detail

Jan Karski studied at Georgetown University, Lviv University and University of Warsaw. the recorded working language is English and Polish.

The field of work recorded is law.

Employment is recorded with Georgetown University. Membership is recorded of Polish Society of Arts and Sciences Abroad and Armia Krajowa.

Works named in the authority record are Story of a Secret State and Karski's reports.

Distinctions recorded are Presidential Medal of Freedom, Righteous Among the Nations, Order of the White Eagle and Armia Krajowa Cross.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jan Karski”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q212523: Jan Karski

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