Polish Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Is a Polish musician and composer. He is a graduate of musical school in the first and second degree

Is a Polish musician and composer. He is a graduate of musical school in the first and second degree, alongside having attended the Academy of Music in Krakow as an accordionist. Professionally, Waclaw is the guitarist in death metal group Decapitated and has been a member of Lux Occulta since 1998, as well as the Krakow group Sceptic and the Polish singer-songwriter Renata Przemyk. Recently he has joined death metal band Vader.

Was a Polish painter and decorative artist.He studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakó

Was a Polish painter and decorative artist.He studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków under Józef Mehoffer who was one of the leading artists of the Young Poland movement and one of the most revered Polish artists of his time. He spent the years of 1909-1913 in Paris copying works of the old masters at the Louvre. He later traveled to Italy to study the Renaissance masters in the place of its origin. In 1920 Borowski was a volunteer fighter for the Polish forces in the Polish-Bolshevik War. In 1926 he cofounded and was a vital part of Warsaw's artistic groups RYTM.

(March 14, 1882 — October 21, 1969) (pronounced ['va?waf fra?'?i??k ??r'p?i?sci]), a Polish mathem

(March 14, 1882 — October 21, 1969) (pronounced ['va?waf fra?'?i??k ??r'p?i?sci]), a Polish mathematician, was born and died in Warsaw. He was known for outstanding contributions to set theory (research on the axiom of choice and the continuum hypothesis), number theory, theory of functions and topology. He published over 700 papers and 50 books.

Was a Polish politician and philosopher. Deputy to Polish Sejm from 1927 to 1935, ambassador to Sovi

Was a Polish politician and philosopher. Deputy to Polish Sejm from 1927 to 1935, ambassador to Soviet Union (Moscow) from July 1936 to 17 September 1939. As Ambassador he was summoned and given the note informing of the Soviet cancelling agreements with Poland prior to their invasion of Poland. Waclaw Grzybowski refused too accept the note[1] and then emigrated.

Was a Polish pianist. He formed the piano duo called Marek i Wacek (Marek and Wacek) with Marek Toma

Was a Polish pianist. He formed the piano duo called Marek i Wacek (Marek and Wacek) with Marek Tomaszewski. He made arrangements of classical and modern music, and played concerts in many countries worldwide.

Was a Polish politician, soldier and writer.He was an activist for the Polish Socialist Party. He wa

Was a Polish politician, soldier and writer.He was an activist for the Polish Socialist Party. He was a member of the Polish Military Organization and the Polish Legions in World War I. He supported Józef Pilsudski's May Coup. He held the rank of Commendant of Bereza Kartuska Detention Camp from 1930 to 1931; he was later its supervisor. He was Voivode of Nowogródek Voivodeship from 1931 to 1932, and of Polesie Voivodeship from 1932 to 1939. After the German invasion of Poland in 1939 left Poland with the government; he was interned in Romania until 1944. He returned to Poland and was arrested by the Communist secret police, Urzad Bezpieczenstwa. He was sentenced in 1946 to 10 years in prison for "supporting fascism and responsibility in the '39 defeat". He was released after amnesty in 1955, and died in 1957.

Was one of the leaders of the Goralenvolk during World War II. Before the German occupation he had b

Was one of the leaders of the Goralenvolk during World War II. Before the German occupation he had been chairman of the Peasant Party in Nowy Targ. In the early years of the war, he lobbied Hans Frank in favor of his plan to establish an independent state for his ethnic group in southern Poland. This project proved to be a failure due to lack of support among the local population.During the German-Soviet war, Krzeptowski tried to recruit soldiers for his "Goralen legion" (also referred to as Goralische Division SS) to fight alongside the Axis Powers. The attempt ended in a complete fiasco as out of the initial 300 able bodied recruits (from the entire Podhale region) all but twelve deserted within a short time or were sent to concentration camps by the Germans for insubordination. At the end of the war, he refused to flee to Germany and instead hid out in the Tatry mountains of his native region. In December 1944 he was tracked down and captured by the Home Army. He was tried for high treason, sentenced to death by hanging by his own brother, Julian Krzeptowski, a Home Army member, and executed.

Born September 16, 1897 in Lancut — died February 13, 1981 in Warsaw) was a Polish sports champion

Born September 16, 1897 in Lancut — died February 13, 1981 in Warsaw) was a Polish sports champion, olympian, and multiple soccer, track and field and ice skating champion of the country.

Was a Polish poet, writer, researcher of folklore (folklorist), theatre critic, political activist,

Was a Polish poet, writer, researcher of folklore (folklorist), theatre critic, political activist, governor of Galicia (1848).Zaleski collected and published in Lviv Piesni polskie i ruskie ludu galicyjskiego (Polish and Russian songs of Galician nation; 1833), which contained about 1500 works, including 160 with piano accompaniment composed by Karol Lipinski. It was the largest collection of folk-songs published in Poland before Oskar Kolberg.Zaleski was an author of patriotic songs, paraphrases, translations of Ukrainian dumas and never published stage works.

Was a Polish physician, activist and politician from the region of Zaolzie, Czechoslovakia. He was a

Was a Polish physician, activist and politician from the region of Zaolzie, Czechoslovakia. He was a mayor of the town of Karviná (Karwina) for seven years. Ten days after outbreak of World War II he was murdered by Nazis.Olszak was a member and co-founder of various Polish organizations in Zaolzie. He was a member of the general committee of Zwiazek Polaków w Czechoslowacji (Association of Poles in Czechoslovakia) and Zwiazek Slaskich Katolików w Czechoslowacji (Association of Silesian Catholics in Czechoslovakia). After World War I, as a member of the Association of Silesian Catholics, he took active part in the work of the National Council of the Duchy of Cieszyn, provisional Polish political body working for joining Cieszyn Silesia to independent Poland.[2]

Was a Polish nobleman (szlachcic), moralist, poet, and writer. He was the podczaszy of Kraków from

Was a Polish nobleman (szlachcic), moralist, poet, and writer. He was the podczaszy of Kraków from 1678 to 1685. He is remembered as one of the most important Polish baroque artists. His most famous works are: Transakcja wojny chocimskiej (also known as Wojna chocimska or The Chocim War) and his collection of epigrams, Ogród fraszek (Garden of Rhymes). They give a vivid picture of ideas and manners among the szlachta (Polish gentry) towards the end of the Polish Golden Age, and of many political and religious conflicts.

Was a Polish writer, Polish Socialist Party activist, and soldier in the World War I-era Polish Legi

Was a Polish writer, Polish Socialist Party activist, and soldier in the World War I-era Polish Legions (decorated with the Virtuti Militari). For activities subversive of the Russian Empire, he had spent many years in Siberian exile.Sieroszewski's Siberian experiences became the subjects of his many stories and novels — Na kresach lasów (At the Edge of the Woods, 1894), Dno nedzy (The Depths of Misery, 1900), Risztau (1899), Ucieczka (The Escape, 1904), Zamorski diabel (The Overseas Devil, 1900). He also authored the popular Bajki (Fables, 1910).

Is a professor of oncology at the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research, University of Wisconsin–

Is a professor of oncology at the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research, University of Wisconsin–Madison Medical School.In 1939 Szybalski graduated from the famous Gymnasium no. 8 in Lwów. After World War II broke out, from 23 September 1939, Lwów was occupied by the Soviet Union. Szybalski joined the Chemistry Department at the Lwów Polytechnic, where he was entranced by the lectures of Professor Adolf Joszt, a leading expert on processes of fermentation. Joszt even then held a vision of developing science in the direction of genetic engineering and biotechnology, which had a direct influence on Szybalski's future scientific development.

I (August 23, 1859, Warsaw – July 22, 1930, Warsaw) was a Polish sculptor and painter. He is best

I (August 23, 1859, Warsaw – July 22, 1930, Warsaw) was a Polish sculptor and painter. He is best known for his statue of composer Frédéric Chopin in Warsaw's Lazienki Park.

(b. c. 1520 in Szamotuly near Poznan - c. 1560 in Pinczów), also called Waclaw Szamotulski or Vence

(b. c. 1520 in Szamotuly near Poznan - c. 1560 in Pinczów), also called Waclaw Szamotulski or Venceslaus Samotulinus, was a Polish composer.

Was a Polish lawyer, soldier, a participant in the Warsaw Uprising with the rank of captain and a co

Was a Polish lawyer, soldier, a participant in the Warsaw Uprising with the rank of captain and a commander in the famous Chrobry II Battalion. He was decorated with the Order of Virtuti Militari 5th Class in 1944.

Is a Polish activist best known as the founder and leader of the Orange Alternative movement in Pola

Is a Polish activist best known as the founder and leader of the Orange Alternative movement in Poland. He has been recognized worldwide for his numerous cultural actions and publications.He is a graduate of the History and History of Art Faculty of the University of Wroclaw. Fydrych began his independent public activity in the 1970s. He created in Wroclaw a branch of the Independent Students Union (NZS) and launched the Movement for New Culture in the city. At this time, he was also one of the co-organizers of a massive peace march that took place in April 1981.

A Polish former football player, a long-loyal player for Ruch Chorzów for whom he played from 1982-

A Polish former football player, a long-loyal player for Ruch Chorzów for whom he played from 1982-94.A moderately successful tenure, these years included a 1989 Polish league championship. Following his playing career he began a moderately successful managing career which most recently (as of July 2005) has taken him to Amica Wronki.

A retired Polish football player.He played mostly for Górnik Zabrze, then he went abroad and played

A retired Polish football player.He played mostly for Górnik Zabrze, then he went abroad and played for AJ Auxerre in France and later for Hamburger SV in Germany.He played for the Polish national team (55 matches) and was a participant at the 1982 FIFA World Cup, where Poland won the bronze medal and at the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

Is a Polish businessman residing in France.Kita made his fortune by establishing Cornéal in 1986. T

Is a Polish businessman residing in France.Kita made his fortune by establishing Cornéal in 1986. The company grew to become the foremost French, and fourth largest European, firm designing and manufacturing intraocular lenses for cataract surgery and in the treatment of glaucoma. In December 2006, Kita sold Cornéal to Allergan for 180 million euros.He is now chairman of FC Nantes. "Reports claim Kita paid 10 million euros for the club, which has won eight French championships and is considered one of France's most important.

A former Polish footballer, who played as a defender.He spent much of his career playing for Lech Po

A former Polish footballer, who played as a defender.He spent much of his career playing for Lech Poznan; Kryger played a total of 17 seasons for Kolejorz (from 1983/1984 to 1997/1998 and from 2002/2003 to 2003/2004) accumulating a total of 302 matches and scoring 3 goals. With Lech, he contributed to winning 3 Polish League titles in (1990, 1992 and 1993), 3 Polish SuperCup's (1990, 1992 and 2004) plus 2 Polish Cups (1988 and 2004). He began his playing career at Patria Buk playing there one season (1982/1983).

Is a Polish film director and screenwriter. His film Ostatni prom was screened in the Un Certain Reg

Is a Polish film director and screenwriter. His film Ostatni prom was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1990 Cannes Film Festival.[1]

(born August 28, 1963 in Bytom) is a retired Polish judoka.He won two Olympic gold medals in differe

(born August 28, 1963 in Bytom) is a retired Polish judoka.He won two Olympic gold medals in different weight classes, in 1988 and 1992.

Is a bestselling Polish writer, art historian and journalist, who has written under his own name as

Is a bestselling Polish writer, art historian and journalist, who has written under his own name as well as the pseudonyms 'Valdemar Baldhead' (a rough translation of his name), 'Archibald', 'Mark W. Kingden', 'Rezerwowy L.'. He is notable as an author of numerous books on the Napoleonic era, both historical and fiction. He also owns a large number of rare prints and manuscripts, among others the poems by Norwid and the only surviving copy of Kochanowski's Treny.

Was a weightlifter from Poland. He represented his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Bar

Was a weightlifter from Poland. He represented his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, where he received the bronze medal in the first heavyweight category of weightlifting.[1]