Polish Famous Names Starting with Letter Z

Was a Polish luger who competed in the late 1960s. He won a bronze medal in the men's doubles event

Was a Polish luger who competed in the late 1960s. He won a bronze medal in the men's doubles event at the 1967 FIL European Luge Championships in Königssee, West Germany.Gawlor also finished sixth in the men's doubles event at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble.

(born 17 March 1924) is a highly respected parasitologist, veteran of the Polish Armia Krajowa durin

(born 17 March 1924) is a highly respected parasitologist, veteran of the Polish Armia Krajowa during World War II, poet, fisherman, translator and scientific administrator.

(1921-2005) was a Polish painter, photographer, and art theoreticianDlubak was born on April 26, 192

(1921-2005) was a Polish painter, photographer, and art theoreticianDlubak was born on April 26, 1921 in Radomsko. During World War II, following the AB Action aimed at the Polish intelligentsia and Scouting movement, he was arrested and sent to the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp, but managed to survive..

(born 3 March 1956 in Bydgoszcz) is a former Polish footballer and coach. He first played at Zawisza

(born 3 March 1956 in Bydgoszcz) is a former Polish footballer and coach. He first played at Zawisza Bydgoszcz and later at Widzew Lódz. Boniek was named by Pelé as one of the 125 Greatest Living Footballers and by FIFA as one of the 100 best-ever players.

Was an electrician and foreman in 1980 at the Ursus tractor factory near Warsaw, Poland. He became e

Was an electrician and foreman in 1980 at the Ursus tractor factory near Warsaw, Poland. He became engaged with trade union activists, and during the strike action, he organized strike committees at the Ursus factory. He became chairman of the Warsaw Solidarity branch in September 1980 and was one the few Solidarity leaders who escaped arrest in 1981 after martial law in Poland was declared to break Solidarity. He became one of the leaders of the underground Solidarity's movement, organizing underground committees including underground press and radio. He was finally arrested in 1984 after evading the secret police (Sluzba Bezpieczenstwa) for nearly three and a half years, becoming the last Solidarity's leader to be captured. Soon afterwards he was released in general amnesty

Is a Polish politician, former Minister of Justice and Public Prosecutor General of Poland. He is a

Is a Polish politician, former Minister of Justice and Public Prosecutor General of Poland. He is a qualified lawyer and adwokat, associate professor of law at the Jagiellonian University (Chair of Penal Law, Faculty of Law and Administration).Since 1972 to 1981 he was a member of Polish United Workers' Party on Jagiellonian University. In 1981 he joined the Polish opposition (Solidarity trade union). In 1985 he was indicated as candidate for secret collaborator of communist Sluzba Bezpieczenstwa[1], but he never collaborated (no evidences).

(better known as Zbyszek Cybulski; November 3, 1927 - January 8, 1967) was a Polish actor, one of th

(better known as Zbyszek Cybulski; November 3, 1927 - January 8, 1967) was a Polish actor, one of the best known and most popular personalities of the Polish cinema after World War II. For his unique style of play, he is often called the Polish James Dean.

(born 5 February 1921 in Lwów) - One of the most famous and accomplished fencing coaches in the mod

(born 5 February 1921 in Lwów) - One of the most famous and accomplished fencing coaches in the modern sport, Czajkowski has been dubbed "Father of the Polish School" of fencing.

Was a Polish military officer and skier.He was a the leader of the national Olympic military patrol

Was a Polish military officer and skier.He was a the leader of the national Olympic military patrol team at the 1924 and 1928 Winter Olympics. In 1924, when the Polish team was one of two which withdrew owing to bad weather conditions, he was the youngest

Was a Polish pianist especially associated with the interpretation of Chopin's works, who was for mo

Was a Polish pianist especially associated with the interpretation of Chopin's works, who was for most of his life a teacher of pianists. His pupils include several famous pianists of the 20th century, and his influence was therefore very pervasive.Drzewiecki commenced study under his father, and then, at Warsaw, under Oberfeldt and Pilecki. After he had matriculated he went (from 1909 to 1914) to Vienna, to the atelier of Theodor Leschetizky, where he studied with Mme Marie Prentner, the master's assistant. He gave many recitals in Polish towns, and also in Vienna, Prague and Berlin.

(pronounced ['zb?ig??f r?'l?iga], born December 16, 1938 in Miedniewice, Poland) is a prominent card

(pronounced ['zb?ig??f r?'l?iga], born December 16, 1938 in Miedniewice, Poland) is a prominent cardiologist and politician.

Was a Polish American linguist and Slavist. He was described as "one of the world's greatest experts

Was a Polish American linguist and Slavist. He was described as "one of the world's greatest experts on the Macedonian language and the leading expert on Macedonian-Arumanian contact"[1]He was active during the World War II Resistance Movement, after which he joined the guerilla war against the Germans in 1944. He was imprisoned that same year, but has managed to escape just when Red Army was about to liberate Kraków. In the period 1948-49 he was imprisoned for one year by the Communists, but was eventually released.[2]

A Polish footballer who played as a midfielder for Olympiakos Nicosia and at several Polish clubs.

A Polish footballer who played as a midfielder for Olympiakos Nicosia and at several Polish clubs.

Was a Polish footballer (defender) who played for Poland national football team in the 1974 FIFA Wor

Was a Polish footballer (defender) who played for Poland national football team in the 1974 FIFA World Cup and the 1972 Summer Olympics . The club he was connected most of time was Odra Opole. His others club were :Iskra Wymiarki , Promien Zary and Lech Poznan[1], and also Red Star FC (1982-1984)

(29 October 1924 in Lvov – 28 July 1998 in Warsaw) was an influential Polish poet, essayist, drama

(29 October 1924 in Lvov – 28 July 1998 in Warsaw) was an influential Polish poet, essayist, drama writer, author of plays, and moralist. A member of the Polish resistance movement – Home Army (AK) during World War II, he is one of the best known and the most translated post-war Polish writers.

Was an influential Polish poet, essayist, drama writer, author of plays, and moralist. A member of t

Was an influential Polish poet, essayist, drama writer, author of plays, and moralist. A member of the Polish resistance movement – Home Army (AK) during World War II, he is one of the best known and the most translated post-war Polish writers. [1]He was

Is a Polish sprint canoer who competed in the early 1970s. He was eliminated in the semifinals of th

Is a Polish sprint canoer who competed in the early 1970s. He was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-4 1000 m event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

Was a Polish athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres.He competed for a Poland in the 1976 Summ

Was a Polish athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres.He competed for a Poland in the 1976 Summer Olympics held in Montreal, Canada in the 4 x 400 metre relay where he won the silver medal with his team mates Ryszard Podlas, Jan Werner and Jerzy Pietrzyk.

A former Polish football player.He played 30 times for Poland.[1

A former Polish football player.He played 30 times for Poland.[1

(born March 28, 1928, Warsaw, Poland) is a Polish-American political scientist, geostrategist, and s

(born March 28, 1928, Warsaw, Poland) is a Polish-American political scientist, geostrategist, and statesman who served as United States National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981.

A Polish professional footballer, who plays as a defender for Polish second-tier side Znicz Pruszkó

A Polish professional footballer, who plays as a defender for Polish second-tier side Znicz Pruszków.

A former Polish footballer.After starting his career in Poland for Unia Tczew and Lechia Gdansk, he

A former Polish footballer.After starting his career in Poland for Unia Tczew and Lechia Gdansk, he then moved to Germany, and played for Hamburger SV, SC Concordia von 1907, 1. FC Saarbrücken and FC 08 Homburg. In 1988, he moved to England, and played for Wimbledon F.C., Brentford F.C., Coventry City F.C., Peterborough United F.C., St Albans City F.C., Hayes F.C., and Kingstonian F.C.

(1919—2003), was a Polish cartoonist, caricaturist, and illustrator, plus woman of Swedish descent

(1919—2003), was a Polish cartoonist, caricaturist, and illustrator, plus woman of Swedish descent. He was awarded the "Order of Smile" amongst other, numerous awards. His most famous creation is Professor Filutek, an absent-minded character who appeared once a week on the last page of Przekrój magazine for over 50 years, a record run in Polish comics. Lengren was also a writer, especially of poem

Is a Polish slalom canoer who competed in the early 1970s. He finished 17th in the C-2 event at the

Is a Polish slalom canoer who competed in the early 1970s. He finished 17th in the C-2 event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

(July 7, 1959- ) is a Polish artist. Born in Pabianice, Poland, he has become well known for the con

(July 7, 1959- ) is a Polish artist. Born in Pabianice, Poland, he has become well known for the controversial LEGO Concentration Camp Set that he designed in 1996. The LEGO Corporation gave Libera the bricks for free without a clear vision of Libera's project and not knowing he would use them for this purpose. This act, however, led Libera to include a controversial notice on his boxes saying "sp