Zdzisław Żygulski
Polish historian and academic
Born
August 18th, 1921
104 years ago
Died
2015
10 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Poland
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Specialized in Polish history and art history, contributing significantly to the understanding of historical narratives. Often engaged in academic teaching and disseminating knowledge through various publications. Authored several influential books and articles that explored topics within Polish historical contexts. Actively participated in scholarly discussions and was involved in the academic community throughout his career.
Authored books on Polish history
Contributed to art history scholarship
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