Stanislaus Andrew Blejwas (5 October 1941 â 23 September 2001) was an American historian specializing in modern Polish history.
He was of Polish descent and born in Brooklyn, New York to Stanisà Âaw and Catherine (Komorowski) Blejwas. He received a B.A., summa cum laude, in 1963 from Providence College, and the M.A. (1966) and Ph.D. (1973) from Columbia University.
Starting in 1974, Blejwas spent most of his career researching and teaching at Central Connecticut State University. in 1979, he was promoted to associate professor at CCSU.
In 1987, at CCSU he held the Endowed Chair in Polish and Polish American Studies that was later named after him.
In 1989, he elevated to university professor at CCSU.
In 1996 Blejwas received the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland.
Blejwas was married to Lucy for 35 years, and together they had two children, Andrzej and Carol.
Blejwas died suddenly on September 23, 2001, at his home in Canton, Connecticut, at the age of 59.