Leon Kruczkowski
Polish writer, publicist and public figure (1900–1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leon Kruczkowski (28 June 1900 – 1 August 1962) was a Polish writer, publicist and public figure.[1] He wrote books and dramas and was prominent in Polish theatre of the post-World War II period. His best known work is the drama Niemcy ('The Germans'), written in 1949.
Leon Kruczkowski | |
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Member of the State Council of the Polish People's Republic | |
In office 20 February 1957 – 1 August 1962 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1900-06-28) 28 June 1900 (age 123) Kraków, Grand Duchy of Kraków |
Died | 1 August 1962(1962-08-01) (aged 62) |
Resting place | Powązki Military Cemetery |
Citizenship | Poland |
Nationality | Polish |
Political party | Polish United Workers' Party |
Alma mater | Kraków Higher School of Industry |
Occupation | Politician, writer |
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A left-wing activist before World War II, Kruczkowski spent the war in German prisoner of war camps. After the war, he became active in politics of communist-ruled Poland. He was a deputy minister of culture and art in 1945–1948, member of Polish parliament (Sejm) from 1947 to 1962, and member of the Polish Council of State from 1957. He had significant influence on Polish cultural policies of the period.