Franciszek Ziejka facts for kids
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Franciszek Ziejka
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Professor Franciszek Ziejka
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| Born | 3 October 1940 Radłów, German-occupied Poland
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| Died | 19 July 2020 (aged 79) Krakow, Poland
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| Nationality | Polish |
| Occupation | Scholar |
Franciszek Ziejka (born 3 October 1940 – died 19 July 2020) was a Polish expert. He was very good at studying and understanding Polish literature, which means Polish books, poems, and stories.
About Franciszek Ziejka
Franciszek Ziejka grew up in a large family with eight children. He was born in 1940. He went to Jagiellonian University to study Polish literature. There, he learned from a teacher named Wacław Kubacki.
In 1971, Franciszek Ziejka finished his big research project. This project was about the special meanings in a play called The Wedding by Stanisław Wyspiański. This project earned him a high university degree. Later, in 1991, he became a full university professor.
Professor Ziejka also taught Polish language and literature in other countries. From 1970 to 1973, he taught at the University of Provence in France. He also taught at the University of Lisbon in Portugal from 1979 to 1980. Then, from 1984 to 1988, he taught at a special school in France for languages and cultures.
In 1997, Franciszek Ziejka became a member of the Polish Academy of Learning in Kraków. This is a very important group of smart people who study different subjects. He also joined the Polish Academy of Sciences and the Polish PEN International Club, which is a group for writers.
Franciszek Ziejka wrote several plays that were shown on Polish television. Some of these plays include A Legend is Born, Polish October, and Traugutt. He also helped lead the scientific group at the Polish Library in Paris. He was also in charge of the Panteon Narodowy in Krakow, a special national site.
Awards and Honors
Franciszek Ziejka received many important awards for his work. These awards came from different countries and groups. They showed how much his studies and teaching were valued.
- Officer of the Ordre des Palmes académiques (2002) - An award from France for his work in education.
- Knight of the Legion of Honour (2006) - Another very high award from France.
- Grand Officer of the Portugal Order of Merit (2008) - A special honor from Portugal.
- Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta (2012) - A high award from Poland.
- Order of the Southern Cross - An award from Brazil.
- Order of the Rising Sun - An award from Japan.
Special University Recognitions
Many universities gave Franciszek Ziejka special honorary doctorates. This means they recognized his great achievements and contributions, even if he didn't study there for that specific degree.
- Pedagogical University of Cracow
- Pontifical Faculty of Theology of Wrocław
- Jan Kochanowski University
- Pontifical University of John Paul II
- Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
