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== Biography == == Biography ==
Persuaded by his father, Askenazy studied law at the ] in the 1880s. After graduation he worked as a lawyer, however all the spare time he devoted to reading books in various languages. In April 1893 he went to ] to study history. He was influenced by the professor of medieval and modern history ] under whose supervision he wrote doctoral dissertation ''Die letzte polnische Koenigswahl'' (1894). Persuaded by his father, Askenazy studied law at the ] in the 1880s. After graduation, he worked as a lawyer; however, all the spare time he devoted to reading books in various languages. In April 1893, he went to ]<nowiki/>to study history. He was influenced by the professor of medieval and modern history ] under whose supervision he wrote doctoral dissertation ''Die letzte Polnische Koenigswahl'' (1894).


Commencing in 1902, he served as a professor at the ] till November 1919. In 1909 he was inducted into the ] (''Polska Akademia Umiejętności''). One of his main books ''Gdańsk a Polska'' was published in 1919 and was translated into English (''Danzig & Poland'', 1921), French (''Dantzig et la Pologne'', 1919) and German (''Danzig und Polen'', 1919). Askenazy planned to join ], however on his way there stood ] and ] who blocked his nomination to become a professor of this university. Askenazy was supported by famous Poles: ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] who signed an appeal (published in '']'', 2 March 1920) for a place for Askenazy at Warsaw University, however in vain. Commencing in 1902, he served as a professor at the ] till November 1919. In 1909 he was inducted into the ](''Polska Akademia Umiejętności''). One of his main books "Gdańsk a Polska" was published in 1919 and translated into English (''Danzig & Poland'', 1921), French (''Dantzig et la Pologne'', 1919) and German (''Danzig und Polen'', 1919). Askenazy planned to join ], however on his way there stood ] and ], who blocked his nomination to become a professor of this university. Famous Poles supported Askenazy: ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] who signed an appeal (published in ], 2 March 1920) for a place for Askenazy at Warsaw University, however in vain.


After Poland regained independence, Askenazy was chosen to be the first Polish representative at the ] (1920–23). His candidacy for this post was supported by ] and nomination was signed by the Foreign Minister of Poland, ] in May 1920. He cooperated later with other Polish Foreign Ministers: ], ] and ]. In May 1923 ] from the ] (a Polish political party of the ] political camp) became the Foreign Minister of Poland after ] agreement was introduced. Askenazy saw this as a sign to step down.<ref>] (1996) ''Historical Dictionary of Poland, 966-1945'', p.19</ref> He resigned from the post and in July 1923 came back to Poland. Askenazy never joined any political party. After Poland regained independence, Askenazy was chosen to be the first Polish representative at the ] (1920–23). His candidacy for this post was supported by ]<nowiki/>and nomination was signed by the Foreign Minister of Poland, ]<nowiki/>in May 1920. He cooperated later with other Polish Foreign Ministers: ], ]<nowiki/>and ]. In May 1923, ] from, the ] (a Polish political party of the ] political camp) became the Foreign Minister of Poland after ] agreement was introduced. Askenazy saw this as a sign to step down.<ref>] (1996) ''Historical Dictionary of Poland, 966-1945'', p.19</ref> He resigned from the post and in July 1923 came back to Poland. Askenazy never joined any political party.


In his studies, he focused chiefly on Poland's political and economic history in the 18th and 19th centuries and thus laid the foundations for the Lwów-Warsaw School of History (also known as the "]"). He was the first historian to emphasize the ] period as crucially important to the creation of the modern Polish nation. {{citation needed|date=April 2019}} In his studies, he focused chiefly on Poland's political and economic history in the 18th and 19th centuries. He thus laid the foundations for the Lwów-Warsaw School of History (also known as the "]"). He was the first historian to emphasize the ] period as crucially important to the creation of the modern Polish nation. {{citation needed|date=April 2019}}


Askenazy's idea of describing a nation's history through its social and economic development as well as its international and diplomatic backdrop remains influential in modern Polish historical studies. {{citation needed|date=April 2019}} Askenazy's idea of describing a nation's history through its social and economic development, as well as its international and diplomatic backdrop, remains influential in modern Polish historical studies. {{citation needed|date=April 2019}}


William J. Rose, English translator of Askenazy's book ''] & Poland'' wrote in the obituary published in ] that with the death of Professor Askenazy "Polish learning lost one of its most distinguished ornaments".<ref name=rose_obituary>{{cite journal|last1=Rose|first1=William J.|title=Obituary: Szymon Askenazy (1867-1935)|journal=The Slavonic Review (The Slavonic and East European Review)|date=Jan 1936|volume=14|issue=41|pages=425–428|jstor=4203131}}</ref> William J. Rose, an English translator of Askenazy's book ] & Poland"'','' wrote in the obituary published in ] that with the death of Professor Askenazy "Polish learning lost one of its most distinguished ornaments".<ref name=rose_obituary>{{cite journal|last1=Rose|first1=William J.|title=Obituary: Szymon Askenazy (1867-1935)|journal=The Slavonic Review (The Slavonic and East European Review)|date=Jan 1936|volume=14|issue=41|pages=425–428|jstor=4203131}}</ref>
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Szymon Askenazy
Szymon Askenazy
Born(1865-12-24)December 24, 1865
Zawichost, Poland
DiedJune 22, 1935(1935-06-22) (aged 69)
Warsaw, Poland
NationalityPolish
Occupation(s)Historian, educator, statesman and diplomat.
Known forFounder of the Askenazy school.

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.

Biography

Persuaded by his father, Askenazy studied law at the Imperial University of Warsaw in the 1880s. After graduation, he worked as a lawyer; however, all the spare time he devoted to reading books in various languages. In April 1893, he went to Göttingento study history. He was influenced by the professor of medieval and modern history Max Lehmann under whose supervision he wrote doctoral dissertation Die letzte Polnische Koenigswahl (1894).

Commencing in 1902, he served as a professor at the University of Lwów till November 1919. In 1909 he was inducted into the Polish Academy of Learning(Polska Akademia Umiejętności). One of his main books "Gdańsk a Polska" was published in 1919 and translated into English (Danzig & Poland, 1921), French (Dantzig et la Pologne, 1919) and German (Danzig und Polen, 1919). Askenazy planned to join Warsaw University, however on his way there stood Bronisław Dembiński and Marceli Handelsman, who blocked his nomination to become a professor of this university. Famous Poles supported Askenazy: Stefan Żeromski, Zofia Nałkowska, Karol Szymanowski, Leopold Staff, Andrzej Strug, Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz, Antoni Słonimski, Wacław Sieroszewski who signed an appeal (published in Robotnik, 2 March 1920) for a place for Askenazy at Warsaw University, however in vain.

After Poland regained independence, Askenazy was chosen to be the first Polish representative at the League of Nations (1920–23). His candidacy for this post was supported by Józef Piłsudskiand nomination was signed by the Foreign Minister of Poland, Eustachy Sapiehain May 1920. He cooperated later with other Polish Foreign Ministers: Konstanty Skirmunt, Gabriel Narutowiczand Aleksander Skrzyński. In May 1923, Marian Seyda from, the Popular National Union (a Polish political party of the National Democracy political camp) became the Foreign Minister of Poland after Lanckorona Pact agreement was introduced. Askenazy saw this as a sign to step down. He resigned from the post and in July 1923 came back to Poland. Askenazy never joined any political party.

In his studies, he focused chiefly on Poland's political and economic history in the 18th and 19th centuries. He thus laid the foundations for the Lwów-Warsaw School of History (also known as the "Askenazy school"). He was the first historian to emphasize the Partitions period as crucially important to the creation of the modern Polish nation.

Askenazy's idea of describing a nation's history through its social and economic development, as well as its international and diplomatic backdrop, remains influential in modern Polish historical studies.

William J. Rose, an English translator of Askenazy's book "Danzig & Poland", wrote in the obituary published in The Slavonic and East European Review that with the death of Professor Askenazy "Polish learning lost one of its most distinguished ornaments".

Askenazy's grave at Okopowa Street Jewish Cemetery, Warsaw

Works

Works in English

Bibliography

  • Książę Józef Poniatowski 1763-1813, (Lwów, 1905)
  • Rosja - Polska 1815-1830, (Lwów, 1907)
  • Łukasiński, (Lwów, 1908)
  • Napoleon a Polska, (Warszawa, 1918–19)
  • Przymierze polsko-pruskie, (Warszawa, 1918)
  • Gdańsk a Polska, (Warszawa, 1919)

References

  1. Jerzy Jan Lerski (1996) Historical Dictionary of Poland, 966-1945, p.19
  2. Rose, William J. (Jan 1936). "Obituary: Szymon Askenazy (1867-1935)". The Slavonic Review (The Slavonic and East European Review). 14 (41): 425–428. JSTOR 4203131.

Further reading

  • Hoszowska, Mariola (2013). Szymon Askenazy i jego korespondencja z Ludwikiem Finklem (in Polish). Rzeszów: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego. p. 387. ISBN 978-83-7338-924-3. Retrieved 1 June 2014., Askenazy's biography and his letters (1897-1926) to Ludwik Finkel, Lviv University President, and other materials (Polish language)
  • Szymon Askenazy: Wielki Polak wyznania mojżeszowego by Marcin Nurowski (Warsaw 2005), Askenazy's biography (Polish language)
  • Szymon Askenazy i jego szkoła by Józef Dutkiewicz (PWN. Warsaw 1958), Askenazy and his school (Polish language)
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