Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Jerzy (George) Adam Dobrolowski

1931 - 2013

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023

1. Jerzy (George) Adam Dobrolowski Marker

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Dr. Jerzy A. Dobrowolski was born in Poland and educated in England, receiving his Ph.D. in technical optics from Imperial College, University of London. In 1955 he joined the National Research Council of Canada, where he spent his whole career. After retirement he continued his work as researcher emeritus. Through his research he developed various applications of optical thin films. He had over 30 patents and was co-inventor of thin film security devices used on identity cards, drivers licences, passports and Canadian banknotes. He published extensively and lectured in many countries. Dr. Dobrowolski was very active in the social and cultural life of the Ottawa Polish community. He was a prominent member of the Polish Combatants' Association (SPK); for 25 years he taught Polish national dances and organized popular lectures on Polish themes; he helped Polish immigrants adapt to Canadian life. Among his many honours were the Order of Canada and the Polish Polonia Restituta. Posthumously he was the first Canadian to be inducted into the international "Currency Museum Hall of Fame."

W Ottawie, jurek, razem z żoną

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jadwigą, włączył się w pełni w życie polonijne. Przez 25 lat uczył naszą młodziez polskich tańców narodowych. Pracował dla parafii św. Jacka i dla SPK. Organizował odczyty na różne polskie tematy. W pełni zaangażował się w pomoc polskim uchodźcom z czasu opresji „Solidarności”, w pracy zawodowej osiągnał wyżyny zdobyczy naukowych, za co dostał szereg nagród i odznaczeń, glównie Order of Canada i Polonia Restituta. Pomimo międzynarodowej renomy, pozostal skromnym człowiekiem, życzliwymi koleżeńskim. Wspominamy go z najwyższym uznaniem i szacunkiem.

Erected by Members of the Polish Community of Ottawa.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.

Location. 45° 26.778′ N, 75° 39.413′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It can be reached from Saint Laurent Boulevard. Marker is in Section 110 of Beechwood, The National Cemetery of Canada. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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402 St Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa ON K1L 8A6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces (within shouting distance of this marker); Amicitia France-Canada Monument (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Honoured Dead Committed to Fire (about 150 meters away); Ter Herdenking van de in Canada Gevallen Nederlanders (about 150 meters away); S/M • S/-m. Arthur Herbert Lindsay Richardson (about 180 meters away); Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) National Memorial Cemetery (about 180 meters away); Cross of Sacrifice / Croix du Sacrifice (about 180 meters away); Veteran Field of Honor / Champ d'honneur des anciens combattants (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.

Also see . . .
1. In Memoriam: J. A. Dobrowolski, 1931-2013 (Optica). (Submitted on October 20, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Jerzy Dobrowolski (International Association of Currency Affairs). (Submitted on October 20, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 289 times since then and 34 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 20, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.