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Was a Polish conductor of opera and symphonic music.During this time he appeared with the New York P

Was a Polish conductor of opera and symphonic music.During this time he appeared with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra in 1934 and 1937, when his concert performance of Richard Strauss's Elektra (which was recorded) aroused great enthusiasm. Rodzinski was also active in Europe, becoming the first naturalized American citizen to conduct the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra at the Salzburg Festival in 1936 and 1937. At Arturo Toscanini's recommendation, Rodzinski was engaged by NBC to select the musicians for the new NBC Symphony Orchestra. He rigorously trained the orchestra and conducted its first concerts in 1937, before the arrival of Toscanini.

A Polish striker who has been playing for Polonia Bytom since 2005.

A Polish striker who has been playing for Polonia Bytom since 2005.

Is a Polish ice dancer. He competed with competed with Aneta Kowalska, with whom he was the 2002 Pol

Is a Polish ice dancer. He competed with competed with Aneta Kowalska, with whom he was the 2002 Polish national silver medalist. He previously skated with Luiza Kowalczyk and Diana Chabros.

Is Polish professional southpaw boxer in cruiserweight division. He fights for Górnik Wieliczka. He

Is Polish professional southpaw boxer in cruiserweight division. He fights for Górnik Wieliczka. He went to boxing by accident - he was pseudo-fan of Wisla Kraków. When he was fighting with pseudo-fans of Cracovia Kraków, boxing trainer had noticed his sk

A Polish football (soccer) player who plays for Arminia Bielefeld in the Bundesliga.Wichniarek start

A Polish football (soccer) player who plays for Arminia Bielefeld in the Bundesliga.Wichniarek started his professional career at Lech Poznan in 1992/1993 season. The following season he made his Ekstraklasa début, however, he was not able to secure a place in the starting eleven. In the spring of 1996 was loaned to Polish II Liga club Górnik Konin. Upon his return to his home club he managed to win the manager's confidence and in the following 1996/1997 season he played 30 times, albeit scoring only 4 goals.

(born May 20, 1968 in Olsztyn) is a former international topswimmer from Poland, who won the bronze

(born May 20, 1968 in Olsztyn) is a former international topswimmer from Poland, who won the bronze medal in the Men's 400 metres Freestyle at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.

Polish movie maker, visual artist, photographer

Polish movie maker, visual artist, photographer

January 28, 1887 – December 20, 1982) was a Polish-American pianist who is widely considered as on

January 28, 1887 – December 20, 1982) was a Polish-American pianist who is widely considered as one of the greatest piano virtuosi of the 20th century. He received international acclaim for his performances of Frédéric Chopin and Johannes Brahms and his championing of Spanish music.

Was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset and mayor of Rishon LeZion.After Wor

Was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset and mayor of Rishon LeZion.After World War II ended, he was involved in helping organise Jews in Poland, and between 1946 and 1947 edited a Yiddish language newspaper. In 1947 he made aliyah to Mandate Palestine. In 1949 he was elected to the first Knesset. However, he resigned from it on 12 February 1951, and was replaced by Yisrael Yeshayahu.[1] He was also secretary of the Rishon LeZion Workers Council, and a mayor of the city for three separate terms - 1951, 1960 to 1962 and 1965 until 1969.

(July 5, 1881 - October 22, 1948) was a Polish prelate. He was Archbishop of Gniezno and Poznan in 1

(July 5, 1881 - October 22, 1948) was a Polish prelate. He was Archbishop of Gniezno and Poznan in 1926 and primate (highest ranking church official) in Poland, Archbishop of Gniezno and Warsaw in 1946.

(1814-1894) was a Polish philosopher, economist, social and political activist, co-founder of the Po

(1814-1894) was a Polish philosopher, economist, social and political activist, co-founder of the Polish League (Liga Polska), co-founder and president of the Poznan Society of Friends of Arts and Sciences (PTP

Born in Paris during the family's exile. A sickly child, he spent much of his youth being shuttled t

Born in Paris during the family's exile. A sickly child, he spent much of his youth being shuttled to various health spas.

(1903 – 1962) was a famous Polish zoologist. He is credited with discovering that the braincase of

(1903 – 1962) was a famous Polish zoologist. He is credited with discovering that the braincase of shrews shrinks significantly over the winter and expands again in the spring. This fact, which he published in 1949, has come to be known as the Dehnel phenomenon.

Was a Polish physician. He was born near Berlin in the Kingdom of Prussia to Joseph Glaubenskindt, a

Was a Polish physician. He was born near Berlin in the Kingdom of Prussia to Joseph Glaubenskindt, a royal notary originally from Poland, and Marie Richter, a German. The surname Glaubenskindt appeared on his baptismal certificate and on his army enrollment register.[1] As Glaubenskindt is not normally used as a surname in Germany, it is likely Joseph acquired this sobriquet from a poetic Germanicization of Glowinski, a common Polish surname. He only used the name Globensky after his migration to Canada. He is the common ancestor of all people surnamed Globensky in the United States and Canada today[citation needed].

Polish physicist, rector of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow (in 1910).Member of the Academy of

Polish physicist, rector of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow (in 1910).Member of the Academy of Learning. He is credited with founding the first modern physics department in Poland.One of the buildings of the Jagiellonian University, the Collegium Witkowskiego, is named after him. He is a patron of two high schools in Poland.

(1883-1972) was a Polish economist, politician and diplomat. Twice Minister of Foreign Affairs of th

(1883-1972) was a Polish economist, politician and diplomat. Twice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, he served as the President of Poland within the Polish Government in Exile.

Was a Christian and Renaissance humanist, erudite, jurist, political writer, first historian and apo

Was a Christian and Renaissance humanist, erudite, jurist, political writer, first historian and apologist of Lithuania. Rotundus was vogt of Vilnius, general secretary to the Grand Duke and King Sigismund Augustus and elder of Stakliškes. After his nobilitation to the szlachta, Rotundus adopted surname Mieleski, or Milewski.[1]Rotundus studied in University of Wittenberg and Lubranski Academy in Poznan, where he was suspected of writing a nasty lampoon about Poznan catholic chapter. Undoubtedly Rotundus was a passionate catholic after graduation and supported Hereditary monarchy and Execution movement.

Was a Polish painter.

Was a Polish painter.

Is a Polish hurdler.She finished fifth at the 2003 World Championships, the 2006 European Championsh

Is a Polish hurdler.She finished fifth at the 2003 World Championships, the 2006 European Championships and the 2006 World Cup. She also competed in the 2004 Olympics, but did not progress from her heat. In 60 metres hurdles she finished seventh at the 2007 European Indoor Championships.

(b.December 23, 1907; d. February 12, 1942) was the founder and leader of the Zionist organization l

(b.December 23, 1907; d. February 12, 1942) was the founder and leader of the Zionist organization later known as Lehi (also called the "Stern Gang" by the British colonial authorities).

Was an Israeli journalist and politician who served as a member of the Knesset between 1949 and 1951

Was an Israeli journalist and politician who served as a member of the Knesset between 1949 and 1951.In the elections for the first Knesset in 1949, he won a seat on the United Religious Front list, an alliance of the four major religious parties. He lost his seat in the 1951 elections. In 1954 he left Poalei Agudat Yisrael, and later joined the National Religious Party, becoming a member of its directorate and head of its Culture and Information department.