DOI Artikel:
Jan Borkowski 1919 - 2000
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OBITUARY
Jan Borkowski
1919 - 2000
I first met Jan in 1985 in Alexandria.
A slender man with gray hair, a keen look and strong hands. He joined the staff of the Polish
Archaeological and Conservation Mission on Kom el-Dikka under my direction. 1 knew of him as
being an upright, objective and modest man. His views on the issues of structural mechanics and con-
servation revealed his extensive professional knowledge, but also a deeply ingrained passion for the
subject. Despite being several years my senior, he never caused any difficulties, not in our job relation
and definitely not in the work itself.
He was one of a generation decimated by the war that sho wed admirable enthusiasm for the task
of reconstructing the country, a drive to learn, great responsibility, diligence, reliability and a work
ethos, characteristic of a generation that has, alas, passed away.
Working to an extent not encountered today, Jan began his professional career in the building
industry, at the same time continuing his studies, rearing his children and building his family home.
He rose at dawn to reach far-off construction sites, was responsible for the work of hundreds of staff,
undertook stressful decisions. He upgraded his qualifications continuously, ever interested in new
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Jan Borkowski
1919 - 2000
I first met Jan in 1985 in Alexandria.
A slender man with gray hair, a keen look and strong hands. He joined the staff of the Polish
Archaeological and Conservation Mission on Kom el-Dikka under my direction. 1 knew of him as
being an upright, objective and modest man. His views on the issues of structural mechanics and con-
servation revealed his extensive professional knowledge, but also a deeply ingrained passion for the
subject. Despite being several years my senior, he never caused any difficulties, not in our job relation
and definitely not in the work itself.
He was one of a generation decimated by the war that sho wed admirable enthusiasm for the task
of reconstructing the country, a drive to learn, great responsibility, diligence, reliability and a work
ethos, characteristic of a generation that has, alas, passed away.
Working to an extent not encountered today, Jan began his professional career in the building
industry, at the same time continuing his studies, rearing his children and building his family home.
He rose at dawn to reach far-off construction sites, was responsible for the work of hundreds of staff,
undertook stressful decisions. He upgraded his qualifications continuously, ever interested in new
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