Polish Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Was a daughter of Józef Pilsudski, and a psychiatrist by profession.In September 1939, together wit

Was a daughter of Józef Pilsudski, and a psychiatrist by profession.In September 1939, together with her mother and younger sister Jadwiga Pilsudska, Wanda was evacuated by special airplane via Sweden to England. She studied medicine in Edinburgh, then practiced psychiatry at a Polish hospital outside London. She also worked with the Józef Pilsudski Institute in London.

Is a Polish Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1952 Summer Oly

Is a Polish Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Was a Polish graphic artist, author of book illustrations, posters, projects of glass, ceramics, and

Was a Polish graphic artist, author of book illustrations, posters, projects of glass, ceramics, and textures. She was member of the Kolo Artystów Grafików Reklamowych.

Warner Bros Pictures. (pronounced Warner Brothers), is one of the world's largest producers of film

Warner Bros Pictures. (pronounced Warner Brothers), is one of the world's largest producers of film and television entertainment.

(born 1928) is California winemaker.Winarski was born in a large Polish section of Chicago, Illinois

(born 1928) is California winemaker.Winarski was born in a large Polish section of Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from high school, he entered the University of Chicago, then left for a school of agriculture and mining in Colorado, and finally graduated from St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland, in 1952

October 31, 1607) was a Polish nobleman, Bishop of Poznan (1601-1607), political thinker and philoso

October 31, 1607) was a Polish nobleman, Bishop of Poznan (1601-1607), political thinker and philosopher best known for his book De optimo senatore (1568; English translation: The Counsellor, 1598).

Was a Polish alpinist, educator, composer, music critic, and musicologist. He was a professor of Pan

Was a Polish alpinist, educator, composer, music critic, and musicologist. He was a professor of Panstwowa Wyzsza Szkola Muzyczna in Warsaw. Zulawski was an initiator and organiser of Polish alpinism.[1] During the World War II he was a member of Armia Krajowa and soldier of Warsaw Uprising.

Polish social activist, lawyer, president of the Krakow branch of the Society Gimnastycznego "Falcon

Polish social activist, lawyer, president of the Krakow branch of the Society Gimnastycznego "Falcon", co-Lovers Society of History and Monuments of kracow, Councilor of the City Council Krakow.He came from peasant families, was a son of Vincent. Science in the initial download Woli Drwinskiej likely to be a disciple in 1854, the Krakow Gimnazjum Sw. Anna, where after five years he received a certificate of maturity. Between 1859-1863 he studied at the Faculty of Law of the Jagiellonian University, completing discharge teaching only in August 1869, after the submission of four compulsory exams, received the degree of Doctor of Laws.

Was a Polish mathematician, professor of Lviv University and Lviv Polytechnic, honoris causa of Lviv

Was a Polish mathematician, professor of Lviv University and Lviv Polytechnic, honoris causa of Lviv University, member of Polish Academy of Learning. He was father of a painter, Franciszek Zmurko.

Is a Polish journalist and writer interested in rock music and film.Weiss first rock music article w

Is a Polish journalist and writer interested in rock music and film.Weiss first rock music article was for Jazz magazine (the magazine subsequently changed its name to Magazyn Muzyczny) and he has written for many other magazines over the years, including Film magazine and Playboy. He has also worked in radio, concentrating on rock music. In 1991 he and his friends created a monthly magazine called Tylko Rock (Just Rock), which changed its name to Teraz Rock (Now Rock) in 2003; Weiss has been editor-in-chief throughout this time.

Is a Polish professional tennis player. She began playing tennis at the age of ten after being intro

Is a Polish professional tennis player. She began playing tennis at the age of ten after being introduced to the sport by her mother. She speaks both Polish and English.As a junior player, Bloczynska won Grand Slam titles, including the 2007 Wimbledon girls' singles, culminating in the junior year-ending World No. 1 ranking. This was the leaping pad into her professional career, where she has been getting into WTA main draws via qualifying and wildcards.

Was one of the most noted historians and poets of Polish Baroque, the most typical representative of

Was one of the most noted historians and poets of Polish Baroque, the most typical representative of the philosophy and literature of Sarmatism.Kochowski was associated with Malopolska during all his life. His parents were Jan (John), a middle-class nobleman (szlachcic), and Zofia (Sophie), née Janowski. He studied at the Nowodworski College, in Kraków. Next, during ten years, he fought with Cossacks, Muscovy and Swedish (he took part, among others, in the battle of Beresteczko). In 1660 he came back to paternal Gaj, but he had to move to Goleniowy near Szczekociny in Kraków Land.

Was a Polish singer and actress. She was also known as Vera Gran and Mariol.One of the most talented

Was a Polish singer and actress. She was also known as Vera Gran and Mariol.One of the most talented and mysterious Polish singers endowed with an unparalleled timbre of voice. She escaped from the Warsaw ghetto during World War II. In 1947 in Poland she was accused of collaboration with the Germans during 2nd WW by Jonas Turkow, Wladyslaw Szpilman and Adolf Berman. She emigrated to Israel where she faced similar accusations. In 1950 she emigrated to France. She was associated with a stage theatre, Alhambra of Maurice Chevalier and collaborated with Charles Aznavour. The first song which made her popular was composed in 1937 by Adolf Kurc (later known as Eddy Courts) to the lyrics of Gran. She visited Poland in 1965. Some of her best know songs include List (muz. Eddy Courts), Wir tanca nas porwal, Gdy odejdziesz, Trzy listy, Fernando, Cicha jest noc, Varsovie de mon enfance, Ma Patrie, Mazowiecki wiatr.

Was a Polish writer connected with the Zaolzie region of Cieszyn Silesia.Berger lived from 1927 to 1

Was a Polish writer connected with the Zaolzie region of Cieszyn Silesia.Berger lived from 1927 to 1940 (and also several years after World War II) in the village of Dolní Bludovice. During World War II he was deported to Nazi Germany. Later he attended Cyprian Norwid Polish Liceum in Villard-de-Lans and another Polish school in Houilles, France; and after the war Juliusz Slowacki Polish Gymnasium in Orlová. Berger worked since 1948 as an electrician in the theatre in Ostrava. He was a member of PZKO (Polish Cultural and Educational Union) and several literary organizations.

Polish sculptor.[1] He graduated from State High School fine arts in Szczecin and then studied at th

Polish sculptor.[1] He graduated from State High School fine arts in Szczecin and then studied at the Sculpture Department of the National Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan. [2] He specialises in small sculptures, medals, portraits, and blacksmithing. Adamski's works have been exhibited in Helsinki, Poltava, Berlin, Madrid, Washington, Warsaw, Rotterdam and Paris.[2]

Is a Polish nationalist politician, lawyer, from 1991 to 1993 Sejm Marshal.

Is a Polish nationalist politician, lawyer, from 1991 to 1993 Sejm Marshal.

Is a Polish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics.

Is a Polish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics.

Was a Polish athlete who mainly competed in the 100 metre dash.He competed for Poland at the 1964 Su

Was a Polish athlete who mainly competed in the 100 metre dash.He competed for Poland at the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan where he won the silver medal in the men's 4 x 100 metre relay with his team mates Andrzej Zielinski, Marian Foik and Marian Dudziak. In his younger days, Maniak lived in England and competed for a local Athletics club under the name of Vic Manning

(born 22 May 1938 – died 28 June 1982) was a Polish athlete who mainly competed in the 100 metres.

(born 22 May 1938 – died 28 June 1982) was a Polish athlete who mainly competed in the 100 metres.e competed for Poland at the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan where he won the silver medal in the men's 4 x 100 metre relay with his team mates Andrzej Zielinski, Marian Foik and Marian Dudziak.

Is a Polish novelist, twice the winner of the Nike Award (Polish equivalent of the Booker Prize) for

Is a Polish novelist, twice the winner of the Nike Award (Polish equivalent of the Booker Prize) for Widnokrag (1996) and Traktat o luskaniu fasoli (2006).

Is a Polish tenor.

Is a Polish tenor.

Is a former boxer and Olympic silver medalist. He lost the gold medal match to Dieter Kottysch.

Is a former boxer and Olympic silver medalist. He lost the gold medal match to Dieter Kottysch.

Is a graphic designer born in Poland. Today he is much exhibited and works as a freelancer painter a

Is a graphic designer born in Poland. Today he is much exhibited and works as a freelancer painter and poster artist.He started his graphic design education at the Warsaw Academy of Arts which he attended for 5 years, during the period 1976-1981. He studied under several design lecturers including Maciej Urbaniec who lectured in poster design and Teresa Pagowska who lectured in painting. At the end of his studies he was employed by Polfilm and Film Polski to produce artwork and cover designs. During this period he also with visual studio publishers and numerous theatre groups producing artwork for productions. In 1987 he commenced his career as a freelance graphic designer.

Popular Polish writer and journalist, best known for his series of Wild West books, sometimes called

Popular Polish writer and journalist, best known for his series of Wild West books, sometimes called "Polish Karl May".During World War II fought in the Warsaw Uprising, after the war worked for a Polish daily Rzeczpospolita and weekly "Tygodnik Demokratyczny". His first stories were published in 1927, he returned to writing in the sixties when he wrote his fist Wild West book "Tropy wiodia przez prerie". Over the next 30 years he wrote 20 books about the adventures of Doctor Ian (his alter ego) and his friend Carl Gordon. Unlike Karl May to whom he was often compared, Wernic visited United States a number of times where he met with American Indians and was a leading authority on the history and customs of the Wild West.

Was an ethnic Polish politician, active in the interbellum period in the Republic of Lithuania. He w

Was an ethnic Polish politician, active in the interbellum period in the Republic of Lithuania. He was the leader of Polish minority in Lithuania, also between 1924 and 1927 a deputy to the Seimas, elected from the district of Kaunas.Budzynski attended schools in Marijampole and Riga, where he graduated in 1907. Between 1907 and 1911 he studied at Krakow's Jagiellonian University, then returned to his native village and managed a farm. During World War I, he was evacuated to Mohylew, where took care of Polish refugees. After the war Budzynski returned to Lithuania and was elected to the Parliament. Also, from 1924 to 1935 he was the director of Association of Poles in Lithuania Pochodnia. After 1935 he withdrew from social activities.