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Stanisław Jerzy Lec

Polish writer (1909-1966) · Poland · On the map · Writers · Died at 57

Stanisław Jerzy Lec, born Baron Stanisław Jerzy de Tusch-Letz, was a Polish aphorist and poet. Often mentioned among the greatest writers of post-war Poland, he was one of the most influential aphorists of the 20th century, known for lyric poetry and ironic philosophical-moral aphorisms, often with a political subtext.

Stanisław Jerzy Lec is read about 156 times a day, in 29 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 16 September 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Cross of Valour
Medal for Warsaw 1939-1945
Partisan Cross (Poland)
Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Medal of Victory and Freedom 1945

About this person

Country
Poland
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1966 · aged 57