Polish Famous Names Starting with Letter B

1881 - 1942) was a Polish general and man of letters.

1881 - 1942) was a Polish general and man of letters.

1042-1081 or 1082) was duke of Poland from 1058 to 1076, and king of Poland from 1076 to 1079.

1042-1081 or 1082) was duke of Poland from 1058 to 1076, and king of Poland from 1076 to 1079.

1085 – 1138) was Duke of Poland from 1102. He was the son of Duke Wladyslaw I Herman and Judith of

1085 – 1138) was Duke of Poland from 1102. He was the son of Duke Wladyslaw I Herman and Judith of Bohemia, daughter of Vratislaus II of Bohemia.Boleslaw Wrymouth defeated the Pomeranians at the Battle of Naklo (1109) and took control of Pomerania (1119-1123), thus regaining Polish access to the Baltic Sea. The local government of the Pomeranians was left in place.

Was a Polish soccer player from interwar period, representing Wisla Kraków and Polish national foot

Was a Polish soccer player from interwar period, representing Wisla Kraków and Polish national football team.Habowski's debut in the National Team occurred on October 10, 1937 in Warsaw (Poland - Yugoslavia 4-0). His second and last game in white-red jersey took place in Riga, September 25, 1938 (Latvia - Poland 2-1) scoring a goal in the match.

(born Boleslaw Lesman; 18781-1937) was a Polish poet, artist and member of the Polish Academy of Lit

(born Boleslaw Lesman; 18781-1937) was a Polish poet, artist and member of the Polish Academy of Literature. He was one of the most influential poets of the early 20th century in Poland and cousin of another notable poet of the epoch - Jan Brzechwa and a nephew of famous poet and writer of Young Poland - Antoni Lange.

Was one of the first and one of the most outstanding Polish socialist politician, as well as histori

Was one of the first and one of the most outstanding Polish socialist politician, as well as historian and journalist.He began to be politically active during his studies in Vilnius and was arrested by Russian police in 1861 for expressing patriotic views. He was still in prison, when the January Uprising began in 1863, so he couldn’t take part in the fighting. Released from prison in 1867, he moved to Lviv, where he was working as a journalist, expressing socialist views and became the secretary to Rudolf Günsberg, Professor of Applied Chemistry for one year.

Was a Polish cycling champion, twice winner of the Tour de Pologne. He was born in a family of Polis

Was a Polish cycling champion, twice winner of the Tour de Pologne. He was born in a family of Polish immigrants, and in 1918, when Poland regained independence, the family moved back to their homeland. However, after a few years, the Napieralas left Poland again, to Lens in France. It was there that Boleslaw for the first time saw cyclists, during Tour de France. Fascinated by them, he decided to take up cycling himself, helped by his famous neighbor, French cyclist Nicolas Frantz.[1]

Was a Polish aviator, military, sports and test pilot.During the World War I he was commissioned in

Was a Polish aviator, military, sports and test pilot.During the World War I he was commissioned in the Russian Army, fought in infantry on the German front and became NCO. In 1918 he joined the newly formed Polish 1st Corps of Gen. Józef Dowbór-Musnicki. When the corps was disarmed by the Germans in May 1918, he got to Ukraine and, for a short time, served in the army of Ukrainian People's Republic. He returned to Poland after it regained independence and joined the newly formed Polish Army. He served in the cavalry during the Polish-Soviet war, then he volunteered for the air force.

Is a Polish graphic artist and painter.Although well endo-wed with all forms of art, it is painting,

Is a Polish graphic artist and painter.Although well endo-wed with all forms of art, it is painting, drawing and poster, which has become his artistic domain. Being well known in native Poland and abroad, he holds many awards, both domestic and foreign, springing from his rare talent and unique, unpretentious style. He has enjoyed his work being exhibited in galleries and museums long before his graduation from art school. Today, majority of his work can be found in various private collections thorough Europe and US as well as in some museums.

August 20, 1847 – May 19, 1912), whose actual name was Aleksander Glowacki, was a Polish journalis

August 20, 1847 – May 19, 1912), whose actual name was Aleksander Glowacki, was a Polish journalist and fiction writer. The leading representative of realism in 19th-century Polish literature, Glowacki took the pen name "Prus" from the name of his family coat-of-arms.

Was an officer of the Polish Legions in World War I, a general, and a politician in the Second Polis

Was an officer of the Polish Legions in World War I, a general, and a politician in the Second Polish Republic. He opposed Józef Pilsudski and his Sanacja regime. After the German invasion of Poland in 1939, he was arrested by the Nazis and died in Sachsenhausen concentration camp.

(1901-1963) was a renowned Polish biologist.

(1901-1963) was a renowned Polish biologist.

Is a politician, engineer of logistics, entrepreneur.In 1981 he graduated from Trade School and then

Is a politician, engineer of logistics, entrepreneur.In 1981 he graduated from Trade School and then in 1988 became alumnus of Wood Technology School in Poznan. In the years 2002-2004 he studied at logistics faculty of High School of Communication and Management in Poznan. In the years 2001-2005 he studied at logistics faculty of High School of Communication and Management in Poznan. Promoter of graduate diploma entitled "Theory of Constraints (TOC) as logistical strategy in management on purchasing department of productive enterprise" was Professor Marek Fertsch.

Was a Polish nobleman[1], peasant advocate, a socialist, a senator and co-establisher of the origina

Was a Polish nobleman[1], peasant advocate, a socialist, a senator and co-establisher of the original Polish Peasants Party.In 1885 Wyslouch moved to Lviv, where together with his wife Maria he ran a monthly newspaper, Przeglad Spoleczny until it was stopped by the Austrian officials in 1887. He then created Przyjaciel Ludu (People's Friend), a new left-wing newspaper which became popular with activists for peasant rights and which became the centre of the popular movement in the Austrian partition[2].

Was a Polish lawyer, writer and politician. He was one of the leaders of Polish National Government

Was a Polish lawyer, writer and politician. He was one of the leaders of Polish National Government during the November Uprising.During the period of struggle against Russia, the Kaliszanie practically dominated the government, controlling the ministries of internal affairs, treasury and war.[4] With the November Uprising of 1830 Bonawentura joined the revolutionary government, taking, among others, posts of minister of justice and later minister of internal affairs. On September 8, 1831 he replaced general Jan Krukowiecki as the leader of Polish National Government.

Is a Polish actress.

Is a Polish actress.

Is a Polish sprint canoer who competed in the late 1980s. At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, she

Is a Polish sprint canoer who competed in the late 1980s. At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, she finished eighth in the K-4 500 m event and ninth in the K-2 500 m event.

(born September 5, 1968 in Portland, Oregon) is an American drummer, famous for being the drummer in

(born September 5, 1968 in Portland, Oregon) is an American drummer, famous for being the drummer in Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave.

Was a Polish sportsman and artist. A gifted skier, he won championships of Poland 24 times in variou

Was a Polish sportsman and artist. A gifted skier, he won championships of Poland 24 times in various skiing disciplines, including Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing and ski jumping. A member of the Polish national team at three consecutive Winter Olympics, he was also one of the pioneers of mountain rescue in the Tatra Mountains and a glider instructor. He perished in the Auschwitz concentration camp.

Was a Polish engineer and political activist. Born in France to Polish immigrants and educated there

Was a Polish engineer and political activist. Born in France to Polish immigrants and educated there, he returned to partitioned Poland and joined the radical democratic pro-independence underground. He became part of the Central National Committee but was arrested by the Russian authorities shortly before the January 1863 Uprising and exiled to Siberia. (The CNC became a provisional Polish government and Szwarce, had he not been arrested, would likely have become one of the Uprising's leaders.)

Is a Polish former volleyball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer

Is a Polish former volleyball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he was part of the Polish team which finished ninth in the Olympic tournament. He played all six matches.Four years later he won the gold medal with the Polish team in the 1976 Olympic tournament. He played all six matches.

A former Polish football player.He played 26 times for Poland, scoring 5 goals.[1]

A former Polish football player.He played 26 times for Poland, scoring 5 goals.[1]

Is a Polish sculptor, medallist, painter, and draughtsman, and a professor at the Academy of Fine Ar

Is a Polish sculptor, medallist, painter, and draughtsman, and a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. Chromy is a Member of the Polish Academy of Sciences and Letters. He was born at Lencze near Lanckorona in 1925, he was educated at the Secondary School of Fine Arts and the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow, graduating in 1956. He was a student of Xawery Dunikowski.His works are in the collections of the Warsaw National Museum, Kraków National Museum, Museum of Medal Art in Wroclaw and Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, Paris, Copenhagen, Moscow, Skopje, Helsinki, Barcelona, Dijon, Ravenna, Hasselt, Bochum, Arezzo.

Is a Polish actor and politician.He is best known for his role as Slawomir Borewicz, the main hero o

Is a Polish actor and politician.He is best known for his role as Slawomir Borewicz, the main hero of a popular Polish TV series 07 zglos sie (filmed in 1970s and 1980s).

(August 25, 1908 – June 4, 1944) was a Polish skier.

(August 25, 1908 – June 4, 1944) was a Polish skier.