Adam Zagajewski

Polish poet (1945-2021) · Poland · On the map · Writers · Died at 75

Adam Zagajewski was a Polish poet, novelist, translator, and essayist.

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2021Died21 March 20212018Golden WreathAward2017Princess of Asturias Literary PrizeAward2016Dr. Leopold Lucas PrizeAwardJean Améry awardAward2015Heinrich Mann PrizeAward2012Commander of the Order of Polonia RestitutaAward2009Samuel-Bogumil-Linde prizeAward2007Officer of the Order of Polonia RestitutaAward2005Golden Medal for Merit to CultureAward2002Horst Bienek Award for PoetryAward2000Tomas Tranströmer prizeAward1998Bronze Cross of MeritAward1985Kurt Tucholsky PrizeAward1975Kościelski AwardAward1945Born21 June 1945

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Father Tadeusz Zagajewski

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Spouse Maja Wodecka

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