Gerard Antoni Ciołek

Polish architect and historian

Gerard Antoni Ciołek - Scientists & Innovators born September 24th, 1909
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An architect and historian focused on Polish architectural history and heritage. Ciołek contributed significantly to the preservation and documentation of historical buildings in Poland. His work involved extensive research into architectural styles and their evolution in Polish history. In addition to writing, Ciołek engaged in various projects that aimed to protect and restore architectural landmarks. His publications served as important resources for future studies in architecture and history.

Contributed to preservation of historical buildings

Published works on Polish architectural history

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