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Jan Parandowski

Polish writer (1895-1978) · Poland · On the map · Writers · Died at 83

Jan Parandowski was a Polish writer, essayist, and translator. Best known for his works relating to classical antiquity, he was also the president of the Polish PEN Club between 1933 and 1978, with a break during World War II. He was born in Lwów, and died in Warsaw.

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Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature
Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres

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Country
Poland
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1895 to 1978 · aged 83