Józef Kowalewski

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Józef Kowalewski

Political Science

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Asian Studies

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Historical Rank

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• Political Science

Józef Kowalewski's Degrees

• PhD Oriental Studies University of Warsaw
• Masters Oriental Studies University of Warsaw
• Bachelors Oriental Studies University of Warsaw

Why Is Józef Kowalewski Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Józef Kowalewski was a Polish orientalist. Founder of the Philomatic Association, in 1824 convicted by the Russian authorities for pro-independence Polish activity and exiled into Russia. Allowed to study at the Kazan University, he studied Mongolia, particularly Mongolian language and Tibetan Buddhism. In 1833 he founded the Department of Mongolian Studies at Kazan University - the first in Europe. In the years 1844-1849 he published his major work - a Mongolian - Russian - French dictionary. In 1862 he was allowed to return to Poland ; he refused to support the January Uprising and did not oppose Russification of Polish education, for which he became the dean of the Philological and Historical Faculty of the University of Warsaw.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Józef Kowalewski?

Józef Kowalewski is affiliated with the following schools:

• Vilnius University
• University of Warsaw