Polish Famous Names Starting with Letter K

(3 March 1915, Vilna – 30 April 2004, Warsaw) was a Polish chess master.

(3 March 1915, Vilna – 30 April 2004, Warsaw) was a Polish chess master.

Pronounce: Casimir Prooshinsky) (April 4, 1875 - March 13, 1945) was a Polish inventor active in the

Pronounce: Casimir Prooshinsky) (April 4, 1875 - March 13, 1945) was a Polish inventor active in the field of cinema. He patented his first film camera, called Pleograf, before the Lumière brothers, and later went on to improve the cinema projector for the Gaumont company, as well as invent the widely used hand-held Aeroscope camera.

February 12, 1865 – January 18, 1940) was a Polish poet, novelist, playwright, journalist and writ

February 12, 1865 – January 18, 1940) was a Polish poet, novelist, playwright, journalist and writer. He was a member of the Young Poland movement.

A former Polish footballer.During his club career he played for Bron Radom, Slask Wroclaw and Widzew

A former Polish footballer.During his club career he played for Bron Radom, Slask Wroclaw and Widzew Lódz. He earned 15 caps for the Poland national football team and participated in the 1986 FIFA World Cup, where Poland reached the second round.

(March 4, 1746 – October 11, 1779), was a Polish soldier, member of the Polish-Lithuanian szlachta

(March 4, 1746 – October 11, 1779), was a Polish soldier, member of the Polish-Lithuanian szlachta and politician who has been called "the father of American cavalry".[1]

Was a Polish politician of the interwar period. Active in the Polish Socialist Party, he was one of

Was a Polish politician of the interwar period. Active in the Polish Socialist Party, he was one of the leaders of the Polish Secret State and Polish resistance, sentenced by the Soviets in the infamous Trial of the Sixteen in 1945.A member of the Combat Organization of the Polish Socialist Party, in 1909 together with Henryk Minkiewicz he participated in the assassination of a provocateur and police agent Edmund Taranowicz. In 1911 arrested by the Russian Empire government for activism in the Polish revolutionary and pro-independence movement, he was sentenced to 8 years of katorga and exile in Siberia afterwards. For a time he was imprisoned in Shlisselburg fortress. He was released during the Russian Revolution of 1917, in which he briefly participated.

Professor doctor hab., onomist, historian of languages, editor. Organizer of academic life and educa

Professor doctor hab., onomist, historian of languages, editor. Organizer of academic life and educator of many Polish onomists. Decorated with the Gold Cross of Merit and Order of Cyril and Metodius.He studied at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, where in 1968 he received his PhD. He became a professor at the University in 1972. He was long-standing Director of the Polish Language Institute PAN and Chief of the Polish Onomastic Department, chairman of the Slavonic Onomastic Commission in the International Committee of Slavs, chairman of the Commission of Location Names and Physiographical Objects in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration.

(February 27, 1913 - July 19, 1989), was a President of the Polish Government in Exile from the 8th

(February 27, 1913 - July 19, 1989), was a President of the Polish Government in Exile from the 8th of April, 1986 until his death, July 19, 1989.

(3 March 1922, Torun - 9 January 1981, Warsaw) was a Polish composer and one of the founders of the

(3 March 1922, Torun - 9 January 1981, Warsaw) was a Polish composer and one of the founders of the Warsaw Autumn contemporary music festival.

Was a Polish footballer (goalkeeper) playing most of the career in Lech Poznan. He also played for S

Was a Polish footballer (goalkeeper) playing most of the career in Lech Poznan. He also played for Sturm Graz. He finished his career in Kapfenberger SV. He played for Poland 14 times.Currently he is working as Goalkeeping Coach for Sturm Graz.

(sometimes Casimiry Symonowicz[citation needed]) (Lithuanian: Kazimieras Simonavicius, Belarusian: ?

(sometimes Casimiry Symonowicz[citation needed]) (Lithuanian: Kazimieras Simonavicius, Belarusian: ??????? ?????????, born c. 1600 - c. 1651) was a noble from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, General of artillery, gunsmith, military engineer, artillery specialist and pioneer of rocketry. His coat of arms was, possibly, Ostoja. No portrait or detailed biograp

(Warsaw, 1885 – 1969, Arundel, Canada) was a Polish independence fighter, politician and Polish Ar

(Warsaw, 1885 – 1969, Arundel, Canada) was a Polish independence fighter, politician and Polish Army general.

Was a Polish horse rider, major of the Polish Army, who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in

Was a Polish horse rider, major of the Polish Army, who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he finished 23rd in the individual three-day event and placed seventh in the team three-day event. In the individual jumping competition he finished 32nd. The Polish team finished in sixth position.

Was Polish Minister of Railways in 1923-25 in Wladyslaw Grabski's government.

Was Polish Minister of Railways in 1923-25 in Wladyslaw Grabski's government.

Former Polish footballer (defender) . During his career he played for such a clubs like Wisla Krakó

Former Polish footballer (defender) . During his career he played for such a clubs like Wisla Kraków , Cracovia Kraków or GKS Katowice . He played 20 matches for Poland national football team. (1991-1999). Now he is a football commentator

Né Wirstlein, August 27, 1894 – February 13, 1969) was a Polish poet and journalist.He was born i

Né Wirstlein, August 27, 1894 – February 13, 1969) was a Polish poet and journalist.He was born in Drohobytsch, Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria and died in London.

Was a Polish boxer, who won a Light Welterweight Bronze medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics and a Welt

Was a Polish boxer, who won a Light Welterweight Bronze medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics and a Welterweight Bronze medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics.In 1976, Szczerba lost on points to eventual gold medal winner Sugar Ray Leonard of the United States. In 1980, he lost on points to John Mugabi of Uganda in the semifinals.

Was a Polish Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a Polish Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a Polish painter.His work as a portraitist was influenced by that of the Polish painter Józef G

Was a Polish painter.His work as a portraitist was influenced by that of the Polish painter Józef Grassi, as in Wojniakowski's 1796 Portrait of Izabela Czartoryska, née Fleming.[Other note-worthy portraits by Wojniakowski include his portrait of Tadeusz Kosciuszko.Wojniakowski also produced religious works and scenes of contemporary historic events (e.g., The Constitution of May 3, 1791, 1806).

Was a Polish historian, literary critic and a professor of the Jagiellonian University.In 1980, Pres

Was a Polish historian, literary critic and a professor of the Jagiellonian University.In 1980, President of Kraków have sponsored the Kazimierz Wyka Award in the field of literary criticism.

(2 May 1902 - 5 September 1959) was a Polish mathematician. He was born in Czestochowa and died in L

(2 May 1902 - 5 September 1959) was a Polish mathematician. He was born in Czestochowa and died in London, England.

Was a Polish landowner, prose writer, publicist, literary critic and novelist. Brother of Marian Zdz

Was a Polish landowner, prose writer, publicist, literary critic and novelist. Brother of Marian Zdziechowski, Polish philologist and philosopher.Zdziechowski was born on March 14, 1878 in Raków, Belarus. He graduated law in university of Moscow. Then, he managed family estate in Raków. Since 1896 he collaborated with press as a prose writer, publicist and literary critic. Zdziechowski was murdered on August 4, 1942 during the Second World War in the German concentration camp Auschwitz.

(June 22, 1866 - January 23, 1953) was a prominent Polish mathematician, often considered among the

(June 22, 1866 - January 23, 1953) was a prominent Polish mathematician, often considered among the best. His work earned him an honored place in mathematics alongside such mathematicians as Wojciech de Brudzew, Jan Brozek (Broscius), Nicolas Copernicus, Samuel Dickstein, Stefan Bergman, Marian Rejewski, Stanislaw Zaremba and Witold Hurewicz.

Is a Polish painter.

Is a Polish painter.

Polish mountaineer. Currently living in Warsaw. She summited her first eight-thousander - Cho Oyu -

Polish mountaineer. Currently living in Warsaw. She summited her first eight-thousander - Cho Oyu - in 2003. Failed on attempt to reach one of the most difficult seven-thousander Jengish Chokusu in Tian-Shan range. In 2006 she successfully reached the top of Broad Peak. On the June 11, 2007 summited Mount McKinley and one month later on July 18 she successfully climbed Nanga Parbat. One year later she summited Dhaulagiri (May 1, 2008) - her first attempt to reach the summit from north-east face, in September, 2007 failed.