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Oskar Halecki was born in Warsaw, Poland.
Answer: False
Oskar Halecki was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, not Warsaw, Poland.
Oskar Halecki's father served as a lieutenant field-marshal in the Austrian Army.
Answer: True
Oskar Halecki's father, Oscar Chalecki-Halecki, served as a Polish officer in the Austrian Army, attaining the rank of lieutenant field-marshal.
Oskar Halecki pursued his higher education exclusively at the University of Vienna.
Answer: False
While Halecki studied at the University of Vienna from 1914 to 1915, he primarily pursued his higher education and earned his doctorate at the Jagiellonian University between 1909 and 1913.
Oskar Halecki was disqualified from military service due to a severe hearing impairment.
Answer: False
The source states that Oskar Halecki was disqualified from military service due to poor eyesight, not a hearing impairment.
The image caption identifies Oskar Halecki in a photograph taken in 1936.
Answer: True
The image caption identifies the photograph as Oskar Halecki in 1936, providing a visual representation of the historian during his active career.
Oskar Halecki's father was a historian specializing in Polish military history.
Answer: False
Oskar Halecki's father served as an officer in the Austrian Army, not as a historian specializing in Polish military history.
In which city and country was Oskar Halecki born?
Answer: Vienna, Austria-Hungary
Oskar Halecki was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, on May 26, 1891.
What was the profession of Oskar Halecki's father?
Answer: A Polish officer serving in the Austrian Army.
Oskar Halecki's father, Oscar Chalecki-Halecki, was a Polish officer who served in the Austrian Army, reaching the rank of lieutenant field-marshal.
Where did Oskar Halecki primarily pursue his higher education and earn his doctorate?
Answer: Jagiellonian University
Halecki pursued his higher education and earned his doctorate at the Jagiellonian University between 1909 and 1913.
What reason is given for Oskar Halecki's inability to serve in the military?
Answer: Poor eyesight.
Oskar Halecki was disqualified from military service due to poor eyesight.
In his early career, Halecki's appearance, including his pince-nez and mustache, contributed to an aristocratic look.
Answer: True
In his early career, Halecki's appearance, characterized by pince-nez and a mustache, contributed to an aristocratic look.
Halecki began teaching at Warsaw University in 1918, specializing in Western European history.
Answer: False
Halecki began teaching at Warsaw University in 1918, but his specialization was in East European history, not Western European history.
Oskar Halecki served as the secretary general for the Polish Delegation's committee of experts at the Paris Peace Conference.
Answer: True
Halecki served as the secretary general for a committee of experts attached to the Polish Delegation at the Paris Peace Conference.
Halecki spent approximately ten years working in international service after the Paris Peace Conference.
Answer: True
Halecki spent approximately ten years working in international service following his involvement in the Paris Peace Conference.
While working for the League of Nations, Halecki primarily organized its economic cooperation committees.
Answer: False
Halecki worked for the League of Nations Secretariat in Geneva, where he organized its Committee on Intellectual Co-operation, not economic cooperation committees.
Halecki returned to his professorship at Warsaw University until 1939 and also served as dean of the Faculty of Humanities.
Answer: True
Halecki returned to his professorship at the University of Warsaw until 1939 and also served as the dean of the Faculty of Humanities from 1930 to 1931.
In 1938, Oskar Halecki visited the United States to deliver lectures sponsored by the Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences in America (PIASA).
Answer: False
Halecki's 1938 lecture tour in the United States was sponsored by the Kosciuszko Foundation, not the Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences in America (PIASA).
Halecki was instrumental in organizing the League of Nations' Committee on Intellectual Co-operation.
Answer: True
Halecki was instrumental in organizing the League of Nations' Committee on Intellectual Co-operation and later worked within its Institute on Intellectual Co-operation in Paris, focusing on university sections and commissions.
How was Oskar Halecki's appearance described in his early career?
Answer: He wore pince-nez and a mustache, contributing to an aristocratic appearance.
In his early career, Halecki's appearance, characterized by pince-nez and a mustache, contributed to an aristocratic look.
When did Halecki begin teaching at Warsaw University, and in what field?
Answer: 1918, East European history.
Halecki began teaching at Warsaw University in 1918, specializing in East European history.
What was Oskar Halecki's role concerning the Polish Delegation at the Paris Peace Conference?
Answer: He was the secretary general of a committee of experts attached to the delegation.
Halecki served as the secretary general for a committee of experts attached to the Polish Delegation at the Paris Peace Conference.
How long did Halecki work in international capacities after the Paris Peace Conference?
Answer: A decade
Halecki spent approximately ten years working in international service following his involvement in the Paris Peace Conference.
Which organization did Halecki work for in Geneva, organizing its Committee on Intellectual Co-operation?
Answer: The League of Nations
Halecki worked for the League of Nations Secretariat in Geneva, where he organized its Committee on Intellectual Co-operation.
During which period did Halecki serve as the dean of the Faculty of Humanities at Warsaw University?
Answer: 1930-1931
Halecki served as the dean of the Faculty of Humanities at Warsaw University from 1930 to 1931.
Who sponsored Oskar Halecki's visit to the United States in 1938, during which he delivered numerous lectures?
Answer: The Kosciuszko Foundation
In 1938, Halecki's visit to the United States for lectures was sponsored by the Kosciuszko Foundation.
What role did Halecki play in organizing the League of Nations' intellectual cooperation efforts?
Answer: He organized the Committee on Intellectual Co-operation and worked within its Paris institute.
Halecki was instrumental in organizing the League of Nations' Committee on Intellectual Co-operation and subsequently worked within its Paris institute.
Oskar Halecki was in Fribourg when Germany invaded Poland, which led him to relocate to Paris instead of returning home.
Answer: True
While attending a conference in Fribourg, the German invasion of Poland occurred, leading Halecki to proceed to Paris rather than return to his homeland.
During World War II, Halecki established the Polish University in Exile in London.
Answer: False
While in Paris during World War II, Halecki organized and presided over the Polish University in Exile, not in London.
Stephen Mizwa and the Kosciuszko Foundation assisted Halecki in escaping to the United States when France was invaded in 1940.
Answer: True
Stephen Mizwa and the Kosciuszko Foundation provided assistance to Halecki in his escape to the United States when France was invaded in 1940.
During World War II, Halecki remained in Poland to lead the Polish University in Exile.
Answer: False
When Germany invaded Poland, Halecki was in Fribourg and subsequently relocated to Paris, where he organized the Polish University in Exile. He did not remain in Poland.
What event prompted Oskar Halecki to relocate to Paris instead of returning to Poland during World War II?
Answer: The German invasion of Poland while he was in Fribourg.
While attending a conference in Fribourg, the German invasion of Poland occurred, leading Halecki to proceed to Paris rather than return to his homeland.
What institution did Halecki help establish and lead in Paris during World War II?
Answer: The Polish University in Exile
In Paris during World War II, Halecki organized and presided over the Polish University in Exile.
Who assisted Oskar Halecki in escaping to the United States when Germany invaded France in 1940?
Answer: Stephen Mizwa and the Kosciuszko Foundation.
Stephen Mizwa and the Kosciuszko Foundation provided assistance to Halecki in his escape to the United States when France was invaded in 1940.
Upon arriving in the US, Halecki immediately took a permanent professorship at Fordham University.
Answer: False
Halecki first spent two years as a visiting professor at Vassar College before taking up his professorship at Fordham University.
The Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences in America (PIASA) was established as an outpost of the Polish Academy of Learning.
Answer: True
PIASA was established as an American outpost of the Polska Akademia Umiejętności (Polish Academy of Learning), and Halecki played a key role in its development.
Oskar Halecki served as the president of PIASA from 1952 until 1964.
Answer: True
Oskar Halecki served as the president of PIASA from 1952 to 1964.
Halecki held professorships at Fordham University and the University of Montreal, but not Columbia University.
Answer: False
Halecki held professorships at Fordham University and the University of Montreal, and also served as an adjunct professor at Columbia University from 1955 to 1961.
Halecki's tenure as an adjunct professor at Columbia University enhanced the prestige of its Institute on East Central Europe.
Answer: True
Halecki's tenure as an adjunct professor at Columbia University enhanced the prestige of its Institute on East Central Europe.
After retiring in 1961, Halecki taught as a visiting professor at UCLA and Good Counsel College.
Answer: True
After retiring in 1961, Halecki taught as a visiting professor at Loyola University in Rome (1962–1963), the University of Fribourg (1963), the University of California at Los Angeles (1963–1964), and Good Counsel College (1964–1967).
Oskar Halecki participated in the 'Committee of Ten' in Scarsdale, New York, which examined communist influence in schools.
Answer: True
Oskar Halecki participated in the 'Committee of Ten' in Scarsdale, New York, which examined communist influence in schools.
Halecki's professorship at Fordham University lasted from 1944 to 1961.
Answer: True
Halecki held a professorship in Eastern European history at Fordham University from 1944 to 1961.
For how long did Halecki serve as a visiting professor at Vassar College after arriving in the United States?
Answer: Two years
Upon his arrival in the United States, Halecki served as a visiting professor of history at Vassar College for two years.
What was the primary purpose of the Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences in America (PIASA)?
Answer: To serve as an American outpost of the Polish Academy of Learning.
PIASA was established as an American outpost of the Polska Akademia Umiejętności (Polish Academy of Learning), and Halecki played a key role in its development.
From 1944 to 1961, Oskar Halecki held a professorship in what field at Fordham University?
Answer: Eastern European history
Halecki held a professorship in Eastern European history at Fordham University from 1944 to 1961.
How did Halecki contribute to Columbia University's academic standing?
Answer: By enhancing the prestige of its Institute on East Central Europe.
Halecki's tenure as an adjunct professor at Columbia University enhanced the prestige of its Institute on East Central Europe.
Which of the following was NOT among the institutions where Halecki taught as a visiting professor after 1961?
Answer: University of Oxford
After 1961, Halecki taught as a visiting professor at institutions including Loyola University in Rome, the University of California at Los Angeles, and Good Counsel College, but not the University of Oxford.
In which US town did Oskar Halecki participate in the 'Committee of Ten' investigating school curriculum?
Answer: Scarsdale, New York
Oskar Halecki participated in the 'Committee of Ten' in Scarsdale, New York, which examined communist influence in schools.
What was Oskar Halecki's primary academic focus during his professorships in the United States and Canada?
Answer: Eastern European History
During his professorships in the United States and Canada, Halecki's primary academic focus was Eastern European History.
Oskar Halecki's primary historical expertise was in the field of ancient Greek civilization.
Answer: False
Halecki's primary historical expertise was in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, not ancient Greek civilization.
Halecki's central thesis argued that Eastern Europe, excluding Russia, was culturally distinct and separate from the broader European community.
Answer: False
Halecki's central thesis argued that Eastern Europe, distinct from Russia, was an integral part of the European community, sharing common spiritual ideals and cultural traditions with Western Europe.
The historical concept and name 'East Central Europe' gained gradual acceptance largely due to Halecki's scholarly work.
Answer: True
Halecki's scholarly work was instrumental in the gradual acceptance of the concept and the name 'East Central Europe'.
Oskar Halecki's magnum opus, 'The Jagiellonian Union', was published in a single volume in 1920.
Answer: False
Halecki's magnum opus, 'The Jagiellonian Union', was published in two volumes between 1919 and 1920.
During his retirement, Halecki worked on a biography of Jadwiga of Anjou, published shortly after his death.
Answer: False
Halecki worked on a biography of Jadwiga of Anjou during his retirement, but it was published two decades after his death, not shortly thereafter.
Halecki's 1952 book, 'Borderlands of Western Civilization', focused on the history of ancient Mesopotamia.
Answer: False
Halecki's 1952 book, 'Borderlands of Western Civilization', focused on the history of East Central Europe, not ancient Mesopotamia.
The book 'From Florence to Brest 1439–1596' by Halecki covers events primarily in the 17th century.
Answer: False
Halecki's book 'From Florence to Brest 1439–1596' covers events within the historical period from 1439 to 1596, not the 17th century.
Oskar Halecki's 1962 book, 'The Limits and Divisions of European History', examined the impact of the Industrial Revolution.
Answer: False
Halecki's 1962 book, 'The Limits and Divisions of European History', explored the boundaries and distinctions within the historical narrative of Europe, rather than specifically the impact of the Industrial Revolution.
Halecki's 1963 book, 'The Millennium of Europe', likely focused on a thousand-year span of European history.
Answer: True
Halecki's 1963 book, 'The Millennium of Europe', likely examines a thousand-year period of European history, focusing on its major developments and transformations.
Oskar Halecki authored a biography titled 'Pius XII: Eugenio Pacelli: Pope of peace' in 1954.
Answer: True
The biography written by Oskar Halecki and published in 1954 was titled 'Pius XII: Eugenio Pacelli: Pope of peace'.
Halecki's writings contributed to the acceptance of the term 'Eastern Europe' as a distinct historical region.
Answer: False
Halecki's scholarly work was instrumental in the gradual acceptance of the concept and the term 'East Central Europe', not 'Eastern Europe' in general.
The book edited by Thaddeus V. Gromada, published posthumously in 1991, was titled 'Jadwiga of Anjou and the rise of East Central Europe'.
Answer: True
The book edited by Thaddeus V. Gromada, published posthumously in 1991, was titled 'Jadwiga of Anjou and the rise of East Central Europe'.
Oskar Halecki was known for his extensive work on the history of the Byzantine Empire.
Answer: False
Halecki's primary historical expertise was in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, not the Byzantine Empire.
Halecki's thesis emphasized the cultural divergence between Eastern and Western Europe.
Answer: False
Halecki's thesis emphasized the integration and shared heritage of Eastern Europe (distinct from Russia) with the broader European community, rather than divergence.
Halecki's work helped popularize the term 'East Central Europe'.
Answer: True
Halecki's scholarly writings significantly contributed to the gradual acceptance and popularization of the term 'East Central Europe'.
Halecki's magnum opus was a biography of Pope Pius XII.
Answer: False
While Halecki did write a biography of Pope Pius XII, his magnum opus is considered to be his two-volume history of the Jagiellonian Union.
What was Oskar Halecki's primary area of historical expertise?
Answer: The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Oskar Halecki's primary area of historical expertise was the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
What was Halecki's central thesis regarding Eastern Europe's relationship with the rest of Europe?
Answer: Eastern Europe, distinct from Russia, was an integral part of the European community.
Halecki's central thesis argued that Eastern Europe, distinct from Russia, was an integral part of the European community, sharing common spiritual ideals and cultural traditions.
Which historical concept did Oskar Halecki's work significantly help to popularize?
Answer: The term 'East Central Europe'.
Halecki's scholarly work was instrumental in the gradual acceptance and popularization of the term 'East Central Europe'.
What is considered Oskar Halecki's magnum opus?
Answer: A two-volume history of the Jagiellonian Union.
Oskar Halecki's magnum opus is widely considered to be his two-volume history of the Jagiellonian Union, published between 1919 and 1920.
What was the subject of the biography Oskar Halecki worked on during his retirement, which was published posthumously?
Answer: Jadwiga of Anjou
During his retirement, Halecki worked on a biography of Jadwiga of Anjou, which was published posthumously.
What is the title of Halecki's 1952 book focusing on East Central Europe?
Answer: Borderlands of Western Civilization: A History of East Central Europe
Halecki's 1952 book focusing on East Central Europe is titled 'Borderlands of Western Civilization: A History of East Central Europe'.
Halecki's 1958 book, 'From Florence to Brest 1439–1596', covers events within which historical timeframe?
Answer: 1439–1596
Halecki's book 'From Florence to Brest 1439–1596' covers events within the historical period from 1439 to 1596.
What did Oskar Halecki's 1962 book, 'The Limits and Divisions of European History', explore?
Answer: The boundaries and distinctions within the historical narrative of Europe.
Halecki's 1962 book, 'The Limits and Divisions of European History', explored the boundaries and distinctions within the historical narrative of Europe.
What was the title of the biography written by Oskar Halecki and published in 1954?
Answer: Pius XII: Eugenio Pacelli: Pope of peace
The biography written by Oskar Halecki and published in 1954 was titled 'Pius XII: Eugenio Pacelli: Pope of peace'.
How did Halecki contribute to the concept of 'East Central Europe'?
Answer: His writings led to its gradual acceptance and recognition.
Halecki's scholarly writings significantly contributed to the gradual acceptance and recognition of the concept and term 'East Central Europe'.
Halecki received honorary doctorates from universities including the University of Lyon and De Paul University.
Answer: True
Halecki was awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Lyon, the University of Montreal, De Paul University, Fordham University, and Saint Peter's College.
Oskar Halecki held the papal distinction of being a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre.
Answer: False
Halecki's papal distinctions included being a Papal Chamberlain and a Knight of the Grand Cross of the Order of Malta, not a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre.
Halecki was decorated with the Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur and the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta.
Answer: True
Halecki received several significant decorations, including Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta and Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur.
In 1966, Oskar Halecki received the first Haiman Award from the Polish American Historical Association.
Answer: True
In 1966, the Polish American Historical Association presented Oskar Halecki with the first Haiman Award.
The Polish American Historical Association established the Halecki Prize in 1981 to recognize significant works on Polish history.
Answer: True
In 1981, the Polish American Historical Association established the Halecki Prize to honor Oskar Halecki's contributions to Polish American studies.
The Polish University Abroad awarded Oskar Halecki an honorary doctorate in 1973.
Answer: True
The Polish University Abroad (Polski Uniwersytet na Obczyźnie) awarded Oskar Halecki an honorary doctorate in 1973, recognizing his academic achievements.
Halecki's academic contributions were recognized by the Polish American Historical Association, which established a prize in his honor.
Answer: True
Halecki's work significantly contributed to Polish American studies, as recognized by the Polish American Historical Association, which established the Halecki Prize in his honor for outstanding contributions to the field.
The Polish American Historical Association established the Halecki Prize to honor his contributions to Polish American studies.
Answer: True
The Polish American Historical Association established the Halecki Prize to honor Oskar Halecki's contributions to Polish American studies.
What papal honors did Oskar Halecki receive?
Answer: Papal Chamberlain and Knight of the Grand Cross of the Order of Malta.
Oskar Halecki received papal honors, including being named a Papal Chamberlain and a Knight of the Grand Cross of the Order of Malta.
Which of the following was NOT among the state or military-related honors awarded to Oskar Halecki?
Answer: Order of the White Eagle
Halecki was awarded honors such as Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta and Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur, but the Order of the White Eagle is not listed among his state or military decorations in the source.
What award did the Polish American Historical Association first present to Oskar Halecki in 1966?
Answer: The Haiman Award
In 1966, the Polish American Historical Association presented Oskar Halecki with the first Haiman Award.
What was the significance of the Polish American Historical Association establishing the Halecki Prize?
Answer: To honor his contributions to Polish American studies.
The Polish American Historical Association established the Halecki Prize to honor Oskar Halecki's contributions to Polish American studies.
Thaddeus V. Gromada and Taras Hunczak were among the students mentored by Oskar Halecki.
Answer: True
Among the students mentored by Oskar Halecki were Thaddeus V. Gromada, Taras Hunczak, and Eugene Kusielewicz.
Helen de Sulima-Szarlowska, Oskar Halecki's wife, passed away in 1964.
Answer: True
Oskar Halecki was married to Helen de Sulima-Szarlowska, who died in 1964.
Which of the following individuals was NOT mentioned as a student mentored by Oskar Halecki?
Answer: Oskar Halecki Jr.
The source mentions Thaddeus V. Gromada, Taras Hunczak, and Eugene Kusielewicz as students mentored by Oskar Halecki. Oskar Halecki Jr. is not mentioned in this context.
The 'Authority control' section lists databases where a person's work is cataloged.
Answer: True
The 'Authority control' section lists various databases and identifiers where a person's work and biographical information are cataloged, signifying their recognized presence in academic and archival systems.
Who was Oskar Halecki?
Answer: A Polish historian, social activist, and Catholic activist.
Oskar Halecki was a distinguished Polish historian, social activist, and Catholic activist, known for his scholarly contributions and international career.
Which of the following is NOT true about Oskar Halecki's career?
Answer: He spent his entire academic career teaching in Poland.
Halecki had an extensive international career, teaching at universities in Europe and North America, and did not spend his entire academic career solely in Poland.