Mieczysław Klimowicz
Polish historian
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Mieczysław Klimowicz (December 14, 1919, Sokal – August 26, 2008 Wrocław) was a Polish World War II historian, statesman (Sejm deputy, 1972–1976), World War II fighter, and rector of the University of Wrocław (1987–1990).[1][2]
BornDecember 14, 1919
DiedAugust 26, 2008 (aged 88)
Board memberof
International Comparative Literature AssociationMieczysław Klimowicz | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 14, 1919 |
| Died | August 26, 2008 (aged 88) |
Board member of | International Comparative Literature Association |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Bolesław Bierut University of Wrocław |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | History |
Sub-discipline | Age of Enlightenment |
| World War II | |
| Allegiance | Home Army |
Service years | 1939-1947 |
| Unit | |
| Sejm deputy | |
| In office 1972–1976 | |
His main interests included the history of Polish literature and theatre of the Age of Enlightenment.
Major books
- 1953: Prekursorzy Oświecenia (with Roman Kaleta), Ossolineum Publishing House
- 1965: Początki teatru stanisławowskiego, State Publishing Institute PIW.
- 1988: Literatura Oświecenia, Polish Scientific Publishers PWN
Awards
- Knight's and Officer's crosses of the Order of Polonia Restituta
- Silver Cross of Merit
- Knight's and Officer's crosses of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques
