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Jan Lechoń

Jan Lechoń was a Russian journalist, poet, diplomat, diarist, writer and literary critic (1899–1956). He was born at Warsaw and died at New York City.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Leszek Józef Serafinowicz.

Also worked under the name Jan Lechoń.

Born at Warsaw in 1899, died at New York City in 1956.

Identity and origins

Jan Lechoń was recorded at birth as Leszek Józef Serafinowicz. He also worked under the name Jan Lechoń. His recorded language was Polish.

Career and activity

He belonged to Polish PEN Club and Związek Zawodowy Literatów Polskich.

Recognition and collections

Jan Lechoń received Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta.

How this article is evidenced

This article rests on 2 verified source records. held or issued by Wikidata and Wikipedia. The recorded source classes are reference work. Every statement above restates one of those records; where they are silent, this article is silent.

In detail

the recorded working language is Polish.

Membership is recorded of Polish PEN Club and Związek Zawodowy Literatów Polskich.

Distinctions recorded are Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta.

Chronology

  1. 1899Jan Lechoń born at Warsaw.
  2. 1956Jan Lechoń died at New York City.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1399280: Jan Lechoń

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