Prof. Gerard Koziełek passed away
We announce with deep sadness that prof. dr hab. Gerard Koziełek (in fact, Gerhard Kosellek), born in Racibórz (Ratbior) on 5 March 1928, passed away on 24 May 2024 in Krefeld, in the age of 96.
Professor Gerard Koziełek was a long-time, prominent member of the Institute of German Studies in Wrocław.
At the University of Wrocław, he received his doctorate in 1960, his habilitation doctorate in 1966, and the title of professor in 1974.
From 1970 to 1993, he headed the Department of the History of German Literature until the year 1848. His main research interests included German Romantic literature, German-Polish cultural relations and the culture of Silesia. In 1994, he became head of the literature section at the Stiftung Haus Oberschlesien (Ratingen-Hoesel), where he conducted research and editorial projects related to Upper Silesia. He promoted a number of doctoral students, educated many generations of students, and was an excellent academic lecturer. Thanks to his international reputation, he belonged to the group of the most eminent representatives of Polish-German literature studies.
We offer our sincerest condolences to the Professor’s family.
Honour to his memory
Rector and Senate of the University of Wrocław
Dean and Council of the Faculty of Letters
Directorate, Employees and Students of the Institute of German Studies
Funeral ceremonies will take place in Wrocław, probably in September; information will be provided once a date has been set.
Translated by Michał Bogucki (student of English Studies at the University of Wrocław) as part of the translation practice.
