5 Jacek Fisiak 1936–2019 In recognition of his merits he received many honors and awards; again, we can mention just a few. He got honorary doctorates from the universities of Jyväskylä (Finland) in 1983 and Opole (Poland) in 2005; furthermore, he was awarded medals from several universities; he received the Knight’s Cross of the Order “Polonia Restituta” in 1979, the Grand Cross of the same order in 2005, and – a rare achievement for a foreigner – the Order of the British Empire, Officer’s Class (OBE) in 1981; moreover, the Knight of 1st Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit in 2018. He also received not just one but several volumes dedicated to him (see Writings below).
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