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Defence Medal
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Vincent Zhuk-Hryshkevich
1903-02-10 – 1989-02-14
Life & Legacy
Vincent Žuk-Hryškievič (Belarusian: Вінцэнт Жук-Грышкевіч; Polish: Wincenty Żuk-Hryszkiewicz; February 10, 1903 – February 14, 1989) was a Belarusian emigre politician. He was president of the government-in-exile of the Belarusian Democratic Republic between 1970 and 1982.
Occupation & Career
teacher, politician, journalist
Education
Belarusian Gymnasium of Vilnia; Charles University
Faith & Community
Catholicism
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Defence Medal; 1939–45 Star; Italy Star; Monte Cassino Commemorative Cross; Order of the Pahonia
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
1939–45 Star · Defence Medal · Italy Star · Monte Cassino Commemorative Cross · Order of the Pahonia
Church
Catholicism
Employer
Belarusian Gymnasium of Vilnia · Belarusian section of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty · Vilna Theological Seminary
Organizations & Memberships
Association of Belarusians in Great Britain · Belarusian Scientific Society
Education & Institutions
Belarusian Gymnasium of Vilnia · Charles University
Verified Legacy Record
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1939–45 Star
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Italy Star
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Monte Cassino Commemorative Cross
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Order of the Pahonia
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2498761 · wikidata
Faith Community
Catholicism
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Family Child
Rahneda Alyakhnovich
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Family Spouse
Raisa Zhuk-Hryshkevich
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Family Spouse
Q119439509
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Sources & Provenance
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