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Jerzy Mikułowski Pomorski
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Born (1937-01-03)January 3, 1937
Katowice, Poland
Died December 12, 2020(2020-12-12) (aged 83)
Citizenship Polish
Occupation sociologist

Jerzy Mikułowski Pomorski (born January 3, 1937 – died December 12, 2020) was an important Polish sociologist and professor. A sociologist studies how people live together in groups. Professor Pomorski taught at universities. He received special honorary degrees from two universities. He was also the head, or rector, of the Cracow University of Economics for several years.

Who Was Jerzy Mikułowski Pomorski?

Jerzy Mikułowski Pomorski was born in Katowice, Poland, on January 3, 1937. He grew up to become a well-known expert in sociology. This field helps us understand how societies work. It looks at how people interact and how groups are formed.

A Leader in Education

Professor Pomorski was a very important person at the Cracow University of Economics. From 1990 to 1996, he served as its rector. The rector is like the president or head of a university. It is a big job that involves leading the entire school. He helped guide the university during those years.

Special Honors and Awards

Professor Pomorski received special recognition for his work. He was given the title of doctor honoris causa by two universities. This is a very high honor. It means a university gives someone a doctorate degree. They do this to celebrate their great achievements.

In 1993, he received this honor from Grand Valley State University. This university is located in the United States. Two years later, in 1995, Teesside University in the United Kingdom also honored him. These awards showed how respected he was around the world.

His Legacy

Jerzy Mikułowski Pomorski passed away on December 12, 2020. He was 83 years old. He left behind a legacy as a dedicated sociologist and a respected leader in education. His work helped many students and contributed to the field of sociology.

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