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Henryk Łowmiański was born in Poznań, Poland, and later passed away near Ukmergė.
Answer: False
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański was born near Ukmergė and passed away in Poznań, not the other way around, as stated in his biographical details.
Henryk Łowmiański's mother was named Kazimiera née Rudzińska.
Answer: True
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's mother was indeed Kazimiera née Rudzińska.
Henryk Łowmiański's doctoral dissertation, completed in 1924, was titled '*Beginnings of Lithuanian Cities in the 18th Century*'.
Answer: False
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's doctoral dissertation, completed in 1924, was titled '*Wschody* miast litewskich w XVI wieku' (*Beginnings of Lithuanian Cities in the 16th Century*), focusing on the 16th century, not the 18th.
Henryk Łowmiański was the first history Ph.D. graduate from the University of Stefan Batory.
Answer: True
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański was indeed the first history Ph.D. graduate from the University of Stefan Batory in 1924.
Before World War II, Henryk Łowmiański held the Chair of the History of Western Europe at the University of Stefan Batory.
Answer: False
Explanation: Before World War II, Henryk Łowmiański held the Chair of the History of Eastern Europe at the University of Stefan Batory, not Western Europe.
Maria Łowmiańska, Henryk's wife, was a philologist with no historical interests.
Answer: False
Explanation: Maria Łowmiańska was a philologist with historical interests, not without them.
Henryk Łowmiański passed away in Wilno.
Answer: False
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański passed away in Poznań, not Wilno.
The Chair of the History of Eastern Europe at the University of Stefan Batory was terminated in 1939 due to the university's closure.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Chair of the History of Eastern Europe at the University of Stefan Batory, held by Henryk Łowmiański, was indeed terminated in 1939 with the university's closure.
Where was Henryk Łowmiański born?
Answer: Near Ukmergė
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański was born near Ukmergė.
What was the title of Henryk Łowmiański's doctoral dissertation?
Answer: 'Wschody' miast litewskich w XVI wieku
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's doctoral dissertation was titled '*Wschody* miast litewskich w XVI wieku' (*Beginnings of Lithuanian Cities in the 16th Century*).
From which university did Henryk Łowmiański receive his history Ph.D. in 1924, notably becoming its first history Ph.D. graduate?
Answer: University of Stefan Batory (USB)
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański received his history Ph.D. from the University of Stefan Batory (USB) in 1924, becoming its first history Ph.D. graduate.
What academic position did Henryk Łowmiański assume at the University of Stefan Batory in 1932?
Answer: Chair of the History of Eastern Europe
Explanation: In 1932, Henryk Łowmiański took over the Chair of the History of Eastern Europe at the University of Stefan Batory.
What was Maria Łowmiańska's academic background?
Answer: Philologist with historical interests
Explanation: Maria Łowmiańska was a Polish philologist with historical interests.
In what year was Henryk Łowmiański born?
Answer: 1898
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański was born in 1898.
In what year did Henryk Łowmiański pass away?
Answer: 1984
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański passed away in 1984.
Kazimierz Tymieniecki, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, invited Henryk Łowmiański to Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań in 1945.
Answer: True
Explanation: Kazimierz Tymieniecki, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, invited Henryk Łowmiański to Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań in 1945.
The Chair Henryk Łowmiański held at Adam Mickiewicz University was renamed the Chair of the History of the Nations of the USSR in 1951.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Chair of the History of Eastern Europe, held by Henryk Łowmiański at Adam Mickiewicz University, was indeed renamed the Chair of the History of the Nations of the USSR in 1951.
Henryk Łowmiański was appointed as a full professor in 1950.
Answer: False
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański was appointed as a full professor in 1946, not 1950.
Henryk Łowmiański became an ordinary academic member of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) in 1956.
Answer: True
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański became an ordinary academic member of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) in 1956.
From 1951 to 1956/1957, Henryk Łowmiański served as the director of the Institute of History at Adam Mickiewicz University.
Answer: False
Explanation: From 1951 to 1956/1957, Henryk Łowmiański was the head of historical departments at Adam Mickiewicz University. He became the director of the Institute of History from 1956/1957 to 1968.
Henryk Łowmiański was head of the medieval history department of the Institute of History of PAN from 1960.
Answer: False
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański was head of the medieval history department of the Institute of History of PAN from 1953, not 1960.
Who extended the invitation to Henryk Łowmiański to join Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań in 1945?
Answer: Kazimierz Tymieniecki
Explanation: Kazimierz Tymieniecki, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, invited Henryk Łowmiański to Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań in 1945.
In 1951, what was the Chair of the History of Eastern Europe at Adam Mickiewicz University renamed to?
Answer: Chair of the History of the Nations of the USSR
Explanation: The Chair of the History of Eastern Europe at Adam Mickiewicz University was renamed the Chair of the History of the Nations of the USSR in 1951.
In what year was Henryk Łowmiański appointed as a full professor?
Answer: 1946
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański was appointed as a full professor in 1946.
What leadership position did Henryk Łowmiański hold within the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) starting in 1953?
Answer: Head of the medieval history department of the Institute of History
Explanation: From 1953, Henryk Łowmiański was the head of the medieval history department of the Institute of History of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN).
From 1956/1957 to 1968, what leadership role did Henryk Łowmiański hold at Adam Mickiewicz University?
Answer: Director of the Institute of History
Explanation: From 1956/1957 to 1968, Henryk Łowmiański served as the director of the Institute of History at Adam Mickiewicz University.
Henryk Łowmiański's primary academic focus centered on the early history of the Slavic and Baltic peoples.
Answer: True
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański was recognized as an authority on the early history of the Slavic and Baltic people, a focus confirmed by Stanisław Alexandrowicz.
After World War II, Henryk Łowmiański's research interests included the early history of Germany and Western Slavs.
Answer: False
Explanation: After World War II, Henryk Łowmiański's research interests focused on the early history of Poland and the Eastern Slavs, not Germany and Western Slavs.
Stanisław Alexandrowicz considered Henryk Łowmiański an expert on the history of ancient Greece.
Answer: False
Explanation: Stanisław Alexandrowicz considered Henryk Łowmiański an expert on the history of Lithuania, Slavic and Baltic people in the Middle Ages, and statehood formation in Central and Eastern Europe, not ancient Greece.
What constituted the primary academic focus of Henryk Łowmiański?
Answer: The early history of the Slavic and Baltic people
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański was recognized as an authority on the early history of the Slavic and Baltic people.
Henryk Łowmiański's most prominent literary work, *Początki Polski*, is a two-volume monograph.
Answer: False
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's most prominent work, *Początki Polski*, is a six-volume monumental monograph, not two volumes.
The six-volume monograph *Początki Polski* was published over a period of ten years.
Answer: False
Explanation: The six-volume monograph *Początki Polski* was published between 1963 and 1984, spanning over two decades, not ten years.
What is the English translation of Henryk Łowmiański's most prominent literary work, *Początki Polski*?
Answer: The Beginnings of Poland
Explanation: *Początki Polski* translates to *The Beginnings of Poland*.
How many volumes comprised Henryk Łowmiański's monumental monograph *Początki Polski*?
Answer: Six
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's monumental monograph *Początki Polski* comprised six volumes.
Over what time span was Henryk Łowmiański's six-volume monograph *Początki Polski* published?
Answer: 1963-1984
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's six-volume monograph *Początki Polski* was published between 1963 and 1984.
*Prusy pogańskie* was one of Henryk Łowmiański's significant works published after World War II.
Answer: False
Explanation: *Prusy pogańskie* was published in 1935, before World War II.
Henryk Łowmiański's overall bibliography included approximately 100 items, excluding his major books.
Answer: False
Explanation: Excluding his major books, Henryk Łowmiański's overall bibliography included approximately 300 items, not 100.
The first volume of Henryk Łowmiański's selected works, *Studia nad dziejami Wielkiego Księstwa Litewskiego*, focused on Polish history.
Answer: False
Explanation: The first volume of Henryk Łowmiański's selected works, *Studia nad dziejami Wielkiego Księstwa Litewskiego*, focused on Lithuanian and Belarusian history, not Polish history.
'*Wschody* miast litewskich w XVI wieku' is one of Henryk Łowmiański's works specifically addressing Lithuanian history.
Answer: True
Explanation: '*Wschody* miast litewskich w XVI wieku' is indeed listed as one of Henryk Łowmiański's works specifically addressing Lithuanian history.
*The Ancient Prussians* was an English edition of Henryk Łowmiański's work published in 1936.
Answer: True
Explanation: *The Ancient Prussians* was an English edition of Henryk Łowmiański's work, *Prusy pogańskie*, published in 1936.
'*Wcielenie Litwy do Polski w 1386 r.*' explored the incorporation of Lithuania into Poland in the 15th century.
Answer: False
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's work '*Wcielenie Litwy do Polski w 1386 r.*' explored the incorporation of Lithuania into Poland in 1386, which is the 14th century, not the 15th century.
Henryk Łowmiański's 1962 work, *Geneza państwa ruskiego jako wynik procesu wewnętrznego*, explored the genesis of the Ruthenian state as a result of external influences.
Answer: False
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's 1962 work, *Geneza państwa ruskiego jako wynik procesu wewnętrznego*, explored the genesis of the Ruthenian state as a result of internal processes, not external influences.
*Religia Słowian i jej upadek (w. VI-XII)* focused on the religion of the Slavs and its rise.
Answer: False
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's work *Religia Słowian i jej upadek (w. VI-XII)* focused on the religion of the Slavs and its decline, not its rise.
*Polityka Jagiellonów* was published during Henryk Łowmiański's lifetime.
Answer: False
Explanation: *Polityka Jagiellonów* was published posthumously in 1999, after Henryk Łowmiański's death in 1984.
*Studia nad dziejami Słowiańszczyzny, Polski i Rusi w wiekach średnich* covered the history of Slavdom, Poland, and Rus' during the modern era.
Answer: False
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's 1986 work, *Studia nad dziejami Słowiańszczyzny, Polski i Rusi w wiekach średnich*, covered the history of Slavdom, Poland, and Rus' during the Middle Ages, not the modern era.
*Podstawy gospodarczego formowania się państw słowiańskich* (1953) focused on the cultural foundations of Slavic states.
Answer: False
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's 1953 work, *Podstawy gospodarczego formowania się państw słowiańskich*, focused on the economic foundations of Slavic states, not cultural foundations.
*Zagadnienia roli Normanów w genezie państw słowiańskich* (1957) investigated the role of Norse peoples in the formation of early Slavic political entities.
Answer: True
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's 1957 publication, *Zagadnienia roli Normanów w genezie państw słowiańskich*, indeed investigated the role of Normans in the genesis of Slavic states.
Henryk Łowmiański's work *Studia nad początkami społeczeństwa i państwa litewskiego* was a single-volume publication.
Answer: False
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's work *Studia nad początkami społeczeństwa i państwa litewskiego* was a two-volume publication, not a single volume.
Which of the following works was published by Henryk Łowmiański before World War II?
Answer: *Studia nad początkami społeczeństwa i państwa litewskiego*
Explanation: *Studia nad początkami społeczeństwa i państwa litewskiego* was published in 1931-32, before World War II. The other options were published after WWII.
Which of Henryk Łowmiański's post-World War II works specifically explored the economic foundations of Slavic states?
Answer: *Podstawy gospodarczego formowania się państw słowiańskich*
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's 1953 work, *Podstawy gospodarczego formowania się państw słowiańskich*, explored the economic foundations of Slavic states.
Approximately how many items were included in Henryk Łowmiański's overall bibliography, beyond his major books?
Answer: 300
Explanation: Excluding his major books, Henryk Łowmiański's overall bibliography included approximately 300 items.
The first volume of Henryk Łowmiański's selected works, *Studia nad dziejami Wielkiego Księstwa Litewskiego*, published in 1983, focused on which specific historical areas?
Answer: Lithuanian and Belarusian history
Explanation: The first volume of Henryk Łowmiański's selected works, *Studia nad dziejami Wielkiego Księstwa Litewskiego*, focused on Lithuanian and Belarusian history.
Which of Henryk Łowmiański's works specifically addresses the ancient Prussians?
Answer: *Prusy pogańskie*
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's publication *Prusy pogańskie* focused on the ancient Prussians.
What historical event was the subject of Henryk Łowmiański's 1937 work, '*Wcielenie Litwy do Polski w 1386 r.*'?
Answer: The incorporation of Lithuania into Poland
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's 1937 work, '*Wcielenie Litwy do Polski w 1386 r.*', focused on the incorporation of Lithuania into Poland in 1386.
Henryk Łowmiański's 1962 work, *Geneza państwa ruskiego jako wynik procesu wewnętrznego*, posited the genesis of the Ruthenian state as a result of what?
Answer: Internal processes
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's 1962 work, *Geneza państwa ruskiego jako wynik procesu wewnętrznego*, explored the genesis of the Ruthenian state as a result of internal processes.
Which of Henryk Łowmiański's works specifically delved into the religion of the Slavs and its decline?
Answer: *Religia Słowian i jej upadek (w. VI-XII)*
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's work *Religia Słowian i jej upadek (w. VI-XII)* delved into the religion of the Slavs and its decline.
What was the central subject of Henryk Łowmiański's posthumously published work, *Polityka Jagiellonów*?
Answer: The politics of the Jagiellonian dynasty
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's posthumously published work, *Polityka Jagiellonów*, focused on the politics of the Jagiellonian dynasty.
Henryk Łowmiański's 1986 work, *Studia nad dziejami Słowiańszczyzny, Polski i Rusi w wiekach średnich*, encompassed the history of which periods?
Answer: The Middle Ages
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański's 1986 work, *Studia nad dziejami Słowiańszczyzny, Polski i Rusi w wiekach średnich*, covered the history of Slavdom, Poland, and Rus' during the Middle Ages.
What specific question did Henryk Łowmiański address in his 1957 publication, *Zagadnienia roli Normanów w genezie państw słowiańskich*?
Answer: The role of Normans in the genesis of Slavic states
Explanation: In his 1957 publication, *Zagadnienia roli Normanów w genezie państw słowiańskich*, Henryk Łowmiański addressed the role of Normans in the genesis of Slavic states.
A commemorative plaque honoring Henryk Łowmiański is located at the University of Stefan Batory.
Answer: False
Explanation: The commemorative plaque honoring Henryk Łowmiański is located at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, not the University of Stefan Batory.
Henryk Łowmiański was a member of the Society of Friends of Science in Wilno starting in 1935.
Answer: True
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański became a member of the Society of Friends of Science in Wilno in 1935.
Maciej Siekierski praised Henryk Łowmiański's works for their continuing timeliness and scholarly value.
Answer: True
Explanation: Maciej Siekierski indeed praised Henryk Łowmiański's works for their continuing timeliness and scholarly value.
Gerard Labuda assessed Henryk Łowmiański's role in Polish historiography as being equal to that of Jan Długosz and Joachim Lelewel.
Answer: True
Explanation: Gerard Labuda indeed assessed Henryk Łowmiański's role in Polish historiography as being equal to that of Jan Długosz and Joachim Lelewel.
Henryk Łowmiański received the Order of the Banner of Labour, 2nd class, in 1951.
Answer: False
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta in 1951. He received the Order of the Banner of Labour, 2nd class, in 1954.
On the 20th anniversary of the People's Republic of Poland, Henryk Łowmiański received a second-degree state award.
Answer: False
Explanation: On the 20th anniversary of the People's Republic of Poland, Henryk Łowmiański received a first-degree state award, not a second-degree one.
The Order of the Builders of People's Poland was awarded to Henryk Łowmiański in 1974.
Answer: True
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański was awarded the Order of the Builders of People's Poland in 1974.
Which university features a commemorative plaque honoring Henryk Łowmiański?
Answer: Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań
Explanation: A commemorative plaque honoring Henryk Łowmiański is located at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań.
Which of the following scientific societies was Henryk Łowmiański a member of?
Answer: Poznań Society of Friends of Learning
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański was a member of the Poznań Society of Friends of Learning, among other scientific societies.
According to Maciej Siekierski, what qualities characterized Henryk Łowmiański's works?
Answer: Their continuing timeliness and scholarly value
Explanation: Maciej Siekierski characterized Henryk Łowmiański's works by their continuing timeliness and scholarly value.
Which reputable historian assessed Henryk Łowmiański's role in Polish historiography as being comparable to that of Jan Długosz and Joachim Lelewel?
Answer: Gerard Labuda
Explanation: Gerard Labuda assessed Henryk Łowmiański's role in Polish historiography as being equal to that of Jan Długosz and Joachim Lelewel.
Which award did Henryk Łowmiański receive in 1951?
Answer: Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Explanation: In 1951, Henryk Łowmiański was awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta.
In what year was Henryk Łowmiański honored with the Order of the Builders of People's Poland?
Answer: 1974
Explanation: Henryk Łowmiański was awarded the Order of the Builders of People's Poland in 1974.
Which award did Henryk Łowmiański receive on the 20th anniversary of the People's Republic of Poland?
Answer: First-degree state award
Explanation: On the 20th anniversary of the People's Republic of Poland, Henryk Łowmiański received the first-degree state award.