Polish Famous Names Starting with Letter P

He is a main character in a series of adventures centering around historical mysteries and treasuers

He is a main character in a series of adventures centering around historical mysteries and treasuers. As a museum and government employee, Pan Samochodzik not only has to discover treasurers, but protect them from thieves. His nickname comes from his fantastic (heavily customized) automobile .

Is a Polish folklore character, a sorcerer who entered a pact with the Devil. Similar to the figure

Is a Polish folklore character, a sorcerer who entered a pact with the Devil. Similar to the figure of Faust in German literature, Pan Twardowski sold his soul in exchange for special powers – such as summoning up the spirit of Polish King Sigismund Augustus' deceased wife – but unlike Goethe's figure, he eventually met a tragic fate.

Is a Polish tennis player, who is, as of 12 April 2010, ranked No. 404. As a professional, her highe

Is a Polish tennis player, who is, as of 12 April 2010, ranked No. 404. As a professional, her highest career singles ranking is World No. 349, achieved on 9 November 2009, in doubles 385. Patrycja Sanduska was born on 25 November 1986 in Pabianice, Polan

(b. 4th August 1979 in Opoczno), stage name Seth, is a Polish heavy metal musician. He is the rhythm

(b. 4th August 1979 in Opoczno), stage name Seth, is a Polish heavy metal musician. He is the rhythm, lead and acoustic guitarist, and also backing vocalist in Behemoth. He contributed with Nomad.

A Polish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Polish second-tier side Slask Wroclaw.

A Polish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Polish second-tier side Slask Wroclaw.

A Polish footballer who plays as a forward for Zaglebie Sosnowiec.Although only 170 cm tall and weig

A Polish footballer who plays as a forward for Zaglebie Sosnowiec.Although only 170 cm tall and weighing 70 kg, Malecki has excellent speed and dribbling skills that he uses to his advantage.He made his Wisla Kraków and Ekstraklasa debut on September 10, 2006 in a 0-0 draw with Pogon Szczecin. He scored his first goal against Górnik Zabrze in the 82nd minute to make the final score 4-0 for Wisla.

A Polish footballer who plays for GKS Belchatów.

A Polish footballer who plays for GKS Belchatów.

Is a Polish pairs skater. His skating partner is Joanna Dusik. The couple has been practicing in Osw

Is a Polish pairs skater. His skating partner is Joanna Dusik. The couple has been practicing in Oswiecim with Iwona Mydlarz-Chruscinska. They are the two time Polish junior national champions. Patryk also competed for a while with Claire Tabolt.

A Polish–German chess master.He played for Silesia at second board in the 1st Polish Team Champion

A Polish–German chess master.He played for Silesia at second board in the 1st Polish Team Championship at Królewska Huta (Königshütte) 1929 (the Warsaw team won).[2] In early 1930s, he moved to Berlin. In 1935, he tied for 3rd-4th in Swinemünde. He played

(born Jacinto Molina on September 6, 1934 in Madrid) is a Spanish movie actor, screenwriter, and dir

(born Jacinto Molina on September 6, 1934 in Madrid) is a Spanish movie actor, screenwriter, and director working primarily in horror films.

(November 13, 1877 – December 14, 1934) was a German chess master.

(November 13, 1877 – December 14, 1934) was a German chess master.

(born September 24, 1980) is a professional Polish-Australian martial artist and kickboxer, a four t

(born September 24, 1980) is a professional Polish-Australian martial artist and kickboxer, a four time WMC Muay thai World champion and two time K-1 World GP 2006

Is a Polish professional tennis player who is, as of 1 March 2010, ranked No. 576. Paula was born to

Is a Polish professional tennis player who is, as of 1 March 2010, ranked No. 576. Paula was born to Pawel and Zadzislawa Kania on 6 November 1992 in Sosnowiec, Poland.She has one sister - Zuzanna. She began playing tennis aged seven. Her favourite surfac

Was a Polish writer, journalist, playwright and translator. Active in Austro-Hungarian Galicia, he w

Was a Polish writer, journalist, playwright and translator. Active in Austro-Hungarian Galicia, he was one of key figures in Ukrainian national revival. He is mostly known as a founder and editor-in-chief of a Polish-Ukrainian Siolo monthly. His fascination with Ukrainian folk lore also earned him the title of a precursor of the chlopomania trend in Galician culture of late 19th century.[1]A fan of Taras Shevchenko's poetry since his student years, Swiecicki became one of the first to translate his poems to Polish language. Already in 1864 Swiecicki started working for the local Ukrainian Theatre. He wrote numerous Ukrainian-language fables and dramas. He also tried to fill in the cultural gap in Ukrainian culture by translating to that language many foreign screenplays, notably Shakespeare's Hamlet and Józef Konrad's Cyganie (Gypsies).

Is a Polish professional road bicycle racer.

Is a Polish professional road bicycle racer.

Is a Polish snowboarder. She was an Olympian at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, where she was the

Is a Polish snowboarder. She was an Olympian at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, where she was the bearer of the Polish flag at the opening ceremonies. She competed in half-pipe, finishing 17th.

Is a Polish cross country skier who has been competing since 2004. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Va

Is a Polish cross country skier who has been competing since 2004. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, she finished sixth in the 4 x 5 km relay, 29th in the 30 km, 45th in the 10 km, and 52nd in the 7.5 km + 7.5 km double pursuit events. At the FIS

(26 May 1905, in Warsaw - 2 February 1982, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) was a Polish chess master.

(26 May 1905, in Warsaw - 2 February 1982, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) was a Polish chess master.

Is a Portuguese singer and songwriter. He has made various albums throughout his career, including t

Is a Portuguese singer and songwriter. He has made various albums throughout his career, including the album "Jardins Proibidos". Many of his musical compositions have been used as theme songs for Portuguese telenovelas. In 1997, Paulo Gonzo has released his compilation "Quase Tudo" which ranked six platinum albums.

In 1997-98 he worked as the Performing Fellow at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and a

In 1997-98 he worked as the Performing Fellow at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and artistic director of Oxford University Philharmonia; 1998-2003 he worked as the assistant conductor to Sir Simon Rattle; 2001-04 artistic director of Steven

Is the mayor of the city of Gdansk and a Platforma Obywatelska party politician.He studied law at th

Is the mayor of the city of Gdansk and a Platforma Obywatelska party politician.He studied law at the University of Gdansk, where he also became a prominent student movement member. He was one of the organizers of the 1988 strike and became the headperson of the strike committee.[1] Between 1990 and 1993 served as a vice-rector at his alma mater.In 1990 Adamowicz was elected a member of the City Council in Gdansk and held this post until 1998, when he was elected the Mayor of Gdansk. On 10 November 2002 he was re-elected and gained 72% of votes.[2]

(1967-) is a contemporary Polish sculptor, performance artist, action artist, and creator of install

(1967-) is a contemporary Polish sculptor, performance artist, action artist, and creator of installations and video art. In 2000 he participated in Manifesta 3 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He won the Vincent Award in 2004

Is a Polish sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 1990s. He has been world champion four time

Is a Polish sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 1990s. He has been world champion four times in the Canadian canoe C-2 event with partner Daniel Jedraszko.They also won a silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney in the C-2 500 m event. That same year Baraskiewicz also won two C-2 gold medals at the European championships (in the 500 m with Jedrasko and also in the 1000 m with Michal Gajownik).

Is a Poland sprint canoer who has competed since the early 2000s. He won four medals at the ICF Cano

Is a Poland sprint canoer who has competed since the early 2000s. He won four medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two silvers (K-4 1000 m: 2006, 2007), and a bronze (K-4 500 m: 2006, K-4 1000 m: 2005).Baumann also competed in two Summer Olympics, earning his best finish of sixth in the K-4 1000 m event at Beijing in 2008.

Was a Polish photographer and painter.He opened his first studio in Lviv in 1928, on Grodzka Street,

Was a Polish photographer and painter.He opened his first studio in Lviv in 1928, on Grodzka Street, and then at University street. In 1938 he moved to Krakow where he lived for many years and created the noted photographic company Photo Bielec.