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Szymon Askenazy
1865Dec, 24

Szymon Askenazy

Szymon Askenazy, Polish historian, educator, and diplomat, founded the Askenazy school (d. 1935)
Szymon Askenazy (December 24, 1865, Zawichost – June 22, 1935, Warsaw) was a Jewish-Polish historian, educator, statesman and diplomat, founder of the Askenazy school.

He was the first Polish representative at the League of Nations. His work as a historian was influential in defining the creation and history of the Polish nation.

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