Polish Famous Names Starting with Letter G

Was a Polish lawyer, economist and politician. He was the Polish Treasury Minister from 1926 to 1929

Was a Polish lawyer, economist and politician. He was the Polish Treasury Minister from 1926 to 1929. Accused of misuse of government funds, Czechowicz was the only Polish politician of the interwar period that faced the State Tribunal of the Republic of Poland; the case was dropped without ruling due to pressure from the Sanacja regime.

Was a Polish mathematician and author.In the Hebrew periodical "Ha-Shachar" (The Dawn), vol. iii. et

Was a Polish mathematician and author.In the Hebrew periodical "Ha-Shachar" (The Dawn), vol. iii. et seq., there appeared a series of Hebrew articles by Lichtenfeld which attracted attention. His reputation was enhanced by his series of articles, in the Polish periodical "Izraelita," on Jewish mathematicians. Lichtenfeld is known also by his polemics with Slonimski on mathematical subjects.Lichtenfeld was the author of: "Yedi'ot ha-Shi'urim" (Warsaw, 1865); "Tzofnat Pa'neach" (ib. 1874), a critical review of S. Slonimski's "Yesode ?okmat ha-Shi'ur"; "Tosefot" (ib. 1875), polemic against S. Slonimski; "Kohen Lelo Elohim" (ib. 1876), mathematical criticisms; "Sippurim be-Shir," etc. (ib. 1877), a collection of poems and rimed prose by himself and by his son-in-law Leon Peretz.

(March 17, 1865 – December 16, 1922) was the first President of Poland. He was assassinated only a

(March 17, 1865 – December 16, 1922) was the first President of Poland. He was assassinated only a week after his election.

1857–1921) was a Polish novelist, playwright, naturalist writer, feuilletonist, theatre critic and

1857–1921) was a Polish novelist, playwright, naturalist writer, feuilletonist, theatre critic and stage actress.

(ur. ok. 1450[1] w Poznaniu, zm. ok. 1510) - podróznik zydowski urodzony prawdopodobnie w Polsce, n

(ur. ok. 1450[1] w Poznaniu, zm. ok. 1510) - podróznik zydowski urodzony prawdopodobnie w Polsce, naturalizowany w Portugalii.

Was a Polish–Israeli chess master, born in Siedlce.

Was a Polish–Israeli chess master, born in Siedlce.

(January 15, 1909 – October 16, 1973) was a famous and influential American jazz and big band drum

(January 15, 1909 – October 16, 1973) was a famous and influential American jazz and big band drummer, known for his highly energetic and flamboyant style.

Was Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in 1962 to 1965, making him the first four

Was Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in 1962 to 1965, making him the first four-star general of the Philippines' armed forces.Engineer turned soldier, General Alfredo M. Santos is one of the most notable "Freedom Fighters" of the Philippines with a heroic war record. His outstanding achievements proved his selfless dedication to the service of his country and people, thereby bringing distinct honor to the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Was a Polish track and field athlete who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 she finished e

Was a Polish track and field athlete who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 she finished eighth in the qualification of the discus throw event.She also competed in the 1938 European Championships in Athletics held in Vienna and finished fifth in the discus throw competition and seventh in the shot put contest.

Is a Polish Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's team foil event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Is a Polish Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's team foil event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Is a former female track and field hurdler from Poland, who represented her native country at the 19

Is a former female track and field hurdler from Poland, who represented her native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. She set her personal best (54.27) in the women's 400m hurdles event in 1985.

Is a former female javelin thrower from Poland, who represented her native country at the 1992 Summe

Is a former female javelin thrower from Poland, who represented her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. She set her personal best (65.96 m) in the women's javelin throw event in 1991.

(April 17, 1891 – April 23, 1965) was a Polish-born American who became known in ufology circles a

(April 17, 1891 – April 23, 1965) was a Polish-born American who became known in ufology circles after he claimed to have photographed ships from other planets, met with "Space Brothers", and to have taken flights with them.

December 14, 1865 - April 7, 1903) was the Polish born English serial killer Seweryn Antonowicz Klos

December 14, 1865 - April 7, 1903) was the Polish born English serial killer Seweryn Antonowicz Klosowski. He was born in Poland but later relocated to England where he committed his crimes. He was convicted and executed after poisoning three women, but is remembered today mostly because some authorities suspected him of having been the notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper.

Was a lawyer, diplomat, scholar, and Professor of Political Science, Emeritus, at the University of

Was a lawyer, diplomat, scholar, and Professor of Political Science, Emeritus, at the University of California, Berkeley. Lenczowski was a pioneer in his field as the founder and first chair of the Committee (later Center) of Middle Eastern Studies at Berkeley. He was among America's first major scholars of the modern Middle East.Lenczowski's book, American Presidents and the Middle East, along with The Other Arab-Israeli Conflict by Steven L. Spiegel and Peace Process by William B. Quandt, are considered by historian (and the current Israeli ambassador to the United States), Michael Oren, as being "three of the genre's finer examples", focusing on the post-WWII period and seeking to investigate broader aspects of America's Middle East history.[1]

(January 6, 1919 - 1997) was a Polish physicist and optics theoretician. Creator of Nomarski Interfe

(January 6, 1919 - 1997) was a Polish physicist and optics theoretician. Creator of Nomarski Interference Contrast (NIC) or differential interference contrast microscopy (DIC), the method is widely used to study live biological specimens and unstained tissues.

(born August 1, 1924) is a Polish-French physicist and Nobel Prize in Physics winner.

(born August 1, 1924) is a Polish-French physicist and Nobel Prize in Physics winner.

A Polish singer who rose to fame in 1999 at the age of eleven when she won the Natalia Kukulska edit

A Polish singer who rose to fame in 1999 at the age of eleven when she won the Natalia Kukulska edition of Szansa na sukces with her performance of the song Dlon.[1]

Is a former professional and Canadian Olympic basketball player.The 6'9, centre/forward, Kazanowski

Is a former professional and Canadian Olympic basketball player.The 6'9, centre/forward, Kazanowski first played for the national team at the 1979 FIBA World Junior Championship. He played in three World University Games, 1981, '83, and '85. The 1983 game

(born April 27, 1927, otherwise known as Gienek) is a former football player of Ruch Chorzów. He is

(born April 27, 1927, otherwise known as Gienek) is a former football player of Ruch Chorzów. He is most noted for having scored two goals at Stadion Slaski on October 20, 1957. In fact, he spent his entire career at Chorzów, a tenure which included victory in the 1951 Polish Cup, and 3 Poland Master titles (1951, 1952, 1953).

(b. 24 September 1909 - d. February 15, 1966) was a Polish architect and European historian of parks

(b. 24 September 1909 - d. February 15, 1966) was a Polish architect and European historian of parks and gardens.

(August 10, 1913–November 8, 1982) was one of the best soccer players of interwar Poland. He was a

(August 10, 1913–November 8, 1982) was one of the best soccer players of interwar Poland. He was a multiple champion of the country (representing Ruch Wielkie Hajduki, which in January of 1939 became Ruch Chorzow) and also played 31 games on the Polish national football team, scoring 13 goals.

Is a Jewish Holocaust survivor. She has written several books about her experiences, including the m

Is a Jewish Holocaust survivor. She has written several books about her experiences, including the memoir All But My Life, which was the basis for the 1995 Academy Award-winning documentary short film, One Survivor Remembers.When the invasion ended, Klein and her family watched in disbelief as people whom they had considered friends began flying the Flag of Nazi Germany and using the Hitler salute. In mid-October, Arthur received a letter from the Germans. As a male between sixteen and fifteen, Arthur was required to register into the army. On October 18, 1939, Arthur complied with the summons and never saw his family again.

Was a Polish chess master.In 1906, Rotlewi tied for 5-6th in Lodz (Akiba Rubinstein won). In 1907, h

Was a Polish chess master.In 1906, Rotlewi tied for 5-6th in Lodz (Akiba Rubinstein won). In 1907, he took 3rd, behind Rubinstein and Dawid Daniuszewski, in Lodz (Quadrangular), took 2nd, behind Heilmann, in Ostend (main class I section), and took 6th in

Was a Polish chess player.In 1897, Salwe took 2nd at Lódz championship. In 1898, he won a Lódz cha

Was a Polish chess player.In 1897, Salwe took 2nd at Lódz championship. In 1898, he won a Lódz champioship. In 1903, he took 4th at Kiev (All-Russian Masters' Tournament, 3rd RUS-ch, Mikhail Chigorin won). Salwe reached a peak of his career in 1906, when