Polish Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a Polish-Lithuanian Jewish politician, activist and a medical doctor.Wygodzki finished a militar

Was a Polish-Lithuanian Jewish politician, activist and a medical doctor.Wygodzki finished a military medical academy in Imperial Russia, and became an important Jewish zionist acitivist in the Jewish community in late 19-th century Vilna (Vilnius, Wilno). He supported the Lithuanian independence, and in joined the Lithuanian government as their Minister for Jewish Affairs. After Wilno was annexed by Poland (see Republic of Central Lithuania), he became the member of the Bloc of National Minorities party and a deputy to the Polish parliament (Sejm).

Was a Polish philosopher and theologian of the late 15th century, and Rector of the Kraków Academy

Was a Polish philosopher and theologian of the late 15th century, and Rector of the Kraków Academy in 1503–4.[1]was a commentary to "Liber de Causis" attributed to Greek philosopher Aristotle. He also wrote a commentary to Metaphysics by Aristotle entitled: "Expositiosuper I–XII libros „Metaphysicae” Aristotelis" as well as to his Physics.[4] He contributed to commentaries by Paul of Venice (Pawel z Wenecji) to On the Soul (or "De Anima") by Aristotle and the theological works of Jan Versor. Jakub of Gostynin is also the author of commentaries to Gospel of John ascribed to John the Evangelist. He donated his extensive library of manuscripts of philosophy, theology and language to the Jagiellonian University.

A young Polish footballer (striker) playing currently for Polonia Bytom.

A young Polish footballer (striker) playing currently for Polonia Bytom.

Great Crown Secretary from 1613 to 1627, bishop of Chelmno from 1624, Crown Deputy Chancellor from 1

Great Crown Secretary from 1613 to 1627, bishop of Chelmno from 1624, Crown Deputy Chancellor from 1627, Great Crown Chancellor from 1628 to 1635, bishop of Kraków from 1635, diplomat, szlachcic, magnate in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. His coat of arms was Korab.He negotiated the Treaty of Altmark in 1629 and the Treaty of Sztumska Wies in 1635 with Sweden, which ended the Polish-Swedish War, and the Treaty of Polanów with Russia in 1634, ending the Smolensk War.

(September 20, 1960) is an American astronaut, and Associate Professor of Physiology and Kinesiology

(September 20, 1960) is an American astronaut, and Associate Professor of Physiology and Kinesiology at Penn State.

(1488 - 1561) was a Polish-Lithuanian szlachcic. He was Grand Crown Hetman from 1527 and was the fou

(1488 - 1561) was a Polish-Lithuanian szlachcic. He was Grand Crown Hetman from 1527 and was the founder of the city of Tarnopol.

Was a Polish poet, member of the landed gentry, and official in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Was a Polish poet, member of the landed gentry, and official in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. As official he held the posts of Starost of, among other locales, Zawichost, Tymbark and Kowal. He was also a pantler of Sandomierz (1647-1658), a Royal Secretary (from 1656), a secular referandary (from 1658-1668), and a Deputy Crown Treasurer from 1668. Apart from his career at the Polish court, he is most famous as one of the leading poets of the baroque in Poland and the lead representative of the marinist style in Polish literature. He immigrated to France in 1683

(b. April 29, 1953 in Konin, Poland) is a Polish Academy Award-winning composer. He has written the

(b. April 29, 1953 in Konin, Poland) is a Polish Academy Award-winning composer. He has written the scores for over thirty feature films and documentaries.

Was a Polish journalist, writer, translator. Member of the Stowarzyszenie Dziennikarzy Polskich, Sto

Was a Polish journalist, writer, translator. Member of the Stowarzyszenie Dziennikarzy Polskich, Stowarzyszenie Pisarzy Polskich, International PEN. Awarded the Polonia Restituta (1975), Cross of Merit (1973) and Cross of Valor.Zakrzewski was a soldier of Invasion of Poland (1939) and he also fought in Norway (1940). During the World War II he was an officer of Polish Armed Forces in the West. After back to Poland Zakrzewski led the art agency "Artos" in Wroclaw (1950). He was a contributor of weekly magazine Po Prostu (1950–1957), felietonist in Glos Pracy, editor of Czytelnik (1952–1956), TV reporter (1957–1983), TV correspondent in Paris (1961–1967) and New York (1972–1976), editor of Polskie Radio (1967–1972), radio commentator (1976–1983).

Is a retired boxer from Poland, who won the gold medal in the lightweight division (– 60 kg) at th

Is a retired boxer from Poland, who won the gold medal in the lightweight division (– 60 kg) at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In the final he defeated Hungary's László Orbán on points (5:0).

Brother of Zygmunt was a Polish writer, co-founder of the cabaret Zielony Balonik.

Brother of Zygmunt was a Polish writer, co-founder of the cabaret Zielony Balonik.

Was a Polish architect, representative of historism.His most notable design works include Juliusz Sl

Was a Polish architect, representative of historism.His most notable design works include Juliusz Slowacki Theatre in Kraków (1889–1893), Stary Dom Zdrojowy in Krynica (1884–1889; with Jan Niedzielski), School of Economics in Kraków (1904–1906) and his own house building, so-called Dom Jasny in Kraków (1909–1910).Zawiejski was born on June 20, 1854 in Kraków, Poland. In the years of 1872–1873 he studied in Munich and 1873–1878 at the polytechnic in Vienna. In 1900 became a city architect of Kraków.

Was Polish and Belarusian writer, poet and editor. He wrote both in Belarusian and Polish languages.

Was Polish and Belarusian writer, poet and editor. He wrote both in Belarusian and Polish languages.[1]His best known work is Szlachcic Zawalnia, czyli Bialorus w fantastycznych opowiadaniach (1846) (Nobleman Zawalnia, or Belarus in Fantastic Stories)

Was a Polish painter.Betley was born in Plock. Before the World War II, he was a student of two well

Was a Polish painter.Betley was born in Plock. Before the World War II, he was a student of two well known Polish painters, Tadeusz Pruszkowski and Felicjan Kowarski, at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw (ASP). In 1936, he graduated under the advisory of Pruszkowski and qualified himself as the assistant-professor in 1948. Most of his early paintings was lost during the war time. After the war he taught at the ASP.He was a member of the Fourth Group advocating traditional subjects and perfectionism of technique. He is known for his portraits, landscapes, paintings of horses, battle scenes and genre pieces. He was closely related to Polish Colourism. His works can be found in Polish museums and in private collections in Poland and England.

Was a Polish businessman and media mogul. Wejchert was the co-founder of the ITI Group, one of Polan

Was a Polish businessman and media mogul. Wejchert was the co-founder of the ITI Group, one of Poland's largest media groups, as well as the co-founder and co-owner of the TVN television network.Wejchert co-founded the ITI Group in 1984 with businessman, Mariusz Walter.[1][2] Wejchert became the ITI Group's first president and founding shareholder.[2] He ran ITI in a partnership with Walter and Bruno Valsangiacomo.[1] He later co-founded and co-owned both the TVN television network[1] and TVN 24 television networks. [3] He sat on the management board of TVN.[1]

Was the Bishop of Przemysl, and was the royal secretary of Poland from 1553. In 1569, he signed the

Was the Bishop of Przemysl, and was the royal secretary of Poland from 1553. In 1569, he signed the act of annexation of Podlasie, Volhynia and Kiev to the kingdom during Sejm in Lublin.

Is the co-founder and guitar player for Lady Pank, a Polish rock band and composes most of their mus

Is the co-founder and guitar player for Lady Pank, a Polish rock band and composes most of their music.In the 1970s, Borysewicz played for Izabela Trojanowska and Budka Suflera. Borysewicz formed Lady Pank in spring of 1982.

(November 1, 1585 - November 21, 1652) was a Polish polymath: a mathematician, physician and astrono

(November 1, 1585 - November 21, 1652) was a Polish polymath: a mathematician, physician and astronomer.

Jan Wiktor Lesman (August 15, 1898 – July 2, 1966) was a Polish poet and author, mostly known for

Jan Wiktor Lesman (August 15, 1898 – July 2, 1966) was a Polish poet and author, mostly known for his contribution to children's literature. He was also a translator of Russian literature, translating works by Aleksandr Pushkin, Sergey Yesienin and Vladimir Mayakovskiy. He was married twice and had a daughter, Krystyna, from his first marriage.

Was a pioneer of photography in Poland and one of the best-known Polish photographers of early 20th

Was a pioneer of photography in Poland and one of the best-known Polish photographers of early 20th century. A theoretician and philosopher of photography, he was among the most prominent examples of pictorialism. He is best known for his landscapes and p

Was a Polish linguist.

Was a Polish linguist.

Was a Polish Scoutmaster (harcmistrz), Polish Scouting resistance activist and Second Lieutenant of

Was a Polish Scoutmaster (harcmistrz), Polish Scouting resistance activist and Second Lieutenant of the Armia Krajowa during the Second World War. He is one of the main characters of Aleksander Kaminski's book Kamienie na Szaniec.

(1636-1701) was a Polish nobleman (szlachcic) and writer in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He i

(1636-1701) was a Polish nobleman (szlachcic) and writer in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He is best remembered for his memoirs (Pamietniki), which are a valuable historical source about Baroque sarmatian culture and events in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

Was a Polish Roman Catholic priest and bishop.During the reign of Nicholas II of Russia, Bishop Ciep

Was a Polish Roman Catholic priest and bishop.During the reign of Nicholas II of Russia, Bishop Cieplak was under surveillance by the Okhrana, which suspected him of Polish nationalism. In 1919 he was named the titular bishop of Ohrid. As the highest ranking representative of Roman Catholic Church in the new Soviet Union he was often harassed and persecuted. The Archbishop was arrested twice by the CHEKA, but was released amidst massive protests by the Catholics of Petrograd. At the same time, he was also instrumental in arranging for the relics of Saint Andrew Bobola to be permanently tranferred from the Soviet Union to Rome. Otherwise, the Archbishop was certain that the remains of the Saint would have been subjected to desecration.

(October 8, 1882–July 20, 1965) was a Polish anthropologist, statistician and linguist.

(October 8, 1882–July 20, 1965) was a Polish anthropologist, statistician and linguist.