Jan Twardowski

Poet

Birthday June 1, 1915

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Poland

DEATH DATE Jan 18, 2006 (90)

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About

Polish poet and Catholic priest whose works include Wiersze (Verses) and Znaki ufnosci (Signs of Trust). He was the 1980 recipient of the PEN Club/ Robert Graves award for his literary achievements.

Before Fame

He studied literature and theology at the University of Warsaw. He established his tremendous literary reputation upon the 1960 publication of Znak Ufnosci, his debut poetry collection.

Trivia

He was ordained as a priest in the late 1940s.

Family Life

He was the son of Jan Twardowski and Aniela Konderska, and he and his family briefly relocated from Poland to Russia during World War I.

Associated With

He and fellow Polish poet Anna Kamienska were literary contemporaries.