Jan Rompsczi
Jan Rompski (Jón Rómpsczi; 8 December 1913 – 30 December 1969) was a Kashubian activist, poet, writer, journalist and ethnographer. He was one of the most important people in the Zrzeszyńce organization. During World War II he belonged to the secret anti-Nazi organization Pomeranian Griffin.
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Jan Rompsczi
- Name
- Jan Rompski
- Born
- 8 December 1913
- Birthplace
- Karthaus, German Empire
- Died
- 30 December 1969
- Place of death
- Toruń, Poland
- Known for
- Promoting Kashubian language and culture
- Awards
- * Illustration — Silver "Cross of Merit" (Poland)
- Education
- * Saint Mary Magdalene High School in Poznań
- Nationality
- Poland
- Occupation
- poet · ethnographer
- Honours
- Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland · Medal of Victory and Freedom 1945 · Silver Cross of Merit
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Jan Rompski (Jón Rómpsczi; 8 December 1913 – 30 December 1969) was a Kashubian activist, poet, writer, journalist and ethnographer. He was one of the most important people in the Zrzeszyńce organization. During World War II he belonged to the secret anti-Nazi organization Pomeranian Griffin.
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He was imprisoned in the Stutthof concentration camp. After the war he finished his studies at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and was strongly involved in the Kashubian movement.
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• Name — Jan Rompski • Native Name — Jón Rómpsczi • Born — 8 December 1913 • Birthplace — Karthaus, German Empire • Died — 30 December 1969 • Place of death — Toruń, Poland • Known for — Promoting Kashubian language and culture • Boards — Zrzesz Kaszëbskô • Awards — * Illustration — Silver "Cross of Merit" (Poland) • Illustration — 10 Years of Peoples Poland Commemorative Medal • Education — * Saint Mary Magdalene High School in Poznań • Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń • Alma Mater — Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań • Thesis Title — Opowieści ludu kaszubskiego. Odbicie rzeczywistości społecznej XIX i XX w. • Doctoral Advisor — Józef Burszta • Discipline — Ethnography • Sub Discipline — Kashubian studies • Workplaces — District Museum in Toruń • Era — 20th century
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