Polish Famous Names Starting with Letter K

(b. January 29, 1846 in Broniszów - March 24, 1915 in Krakau, Austrian-Hungarian Empire (since 1919

(b. January 29, 1846 in Broniszów - March 24, 1915 in Krakau, Austrian-Hungarian Empire (since 1919 Kraków, Poland)) was an Austrian-born Polish chemist, mathematician and physicist.

Was a Polish writer, historian and independence activist. Self-taught, he would nonetheless become a

Was a Polish writer, historian and independence activist. Self-taught, he would nonetheless become a notable Polish historian of the partitions period.Karol Szajnocha was born as Karol Scheinoha von Wtelensky on 20 November 1818 in Komarno, son of Germanized and Polonized Czech Waclaw Scheinoh-Vtelenský and Maria Lozinska. Karol attended schools in Sambor and Lwów; in that period Szajnocha adopted the polonized version of his name (from Sheinoh to Szajnocha).[1][2]

Is a Polish ice hockey player who competed in the 1928 Winter Olympics.In 1928 he participated with

Is a Polish ice hockey player who competed in the 1928 Winter Olympics.In 1928 he participated with the Polish ice hockey team in the Olympic tournament. He later moved to Montreal, where he died.[1]

Is a Polish film actress. She has appeared in 20 films since 1996. She was nominated for an award as

Is a Polish film actress. She has appeared in 20 films since 1996. She was nominated for an award as Best Actress for her role in Kochankowie z Marony at the 2007 Polish Film Awards.

Is a Polish professional tennis player who is, as of 1 March 2010, ranked No. 271. As a professional

Is a Polish professional tennis player who is, as of 1 March 2010, ranked No. 271. As a professional, her highest career singles ranking is World No. 253, achieved on 4 July 2005, in doubles 144. Karolina Kosinska was born on 17 June 1986 in Warsaw, Polan

Is a Polish sprint canoer who won competed in the early to mid 2000s. She won five medals at the ICF

Is a Polish sprint canoer who won competed in the early to mid 2000s. She won five medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with a gold (K-4 1000 m: 2002), two silvers (K-4 500 m: 2003, K-4 1000 m: 2001), and two bronzes (K-4 200 m: 2001, 2003).

Is a Polish heptathlete.Her personal best result is 6402 points, achieved in July 2006 in Arles.

Is a Polish heptathlete.Her personal best result is 6402 points, achieved in July 2006 in Arles.

A Polish pop singer. She has been singing since she was a little girl. In 1997 at the age of 17, she

A Polish pop singer. She has been singing since she was a little girl. In 1997 at the age of 17, she won the popular Polish show Szansa na sukces ("Chance for Success").She has recorded two albums. The first was Mozaika from 2000. In 2007 Kasia admitted she doesn't like Mozaika and is not surprised that it wasn't popular in Poland. Her next album was Feniks ("Fenix"). In 2006 participated with Her song "Na kolana" ("On your Knees") in the Piosenka dla Europy 2006 to the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 in which she ended 1st in a draw with Ich Troje but juries choosen the polish group to represent Poland which ended 11th in the semifinal,

(b. June 13, 1973 in Sulejówek, Poland) is a Polish pop rock

(b. June 13, 1973 in Sulejówek, Poland) is a Polish pop rock

A Polish pop singer. She started her career in 1995 singing a song by Varius Manx, a multi-platinum

A Polish pop singer. She started her career in 1995 singing a song by Varius Manx, a multi-platinum Polish band, in the TV song contest Szansa na sukces (A Chance for Success). A few months later she actually became the lead vocalist for Varius Manx, replaceing the former vocalist Anita Lipnicka. In 1996 they recorded Ego – a 5 times platinum album. The hit singles "Orla cien", "Ten sen" and "Mówia mi" were high in the Polish charts for months. In 1997 she recorded a platinum soundtrack for the Polish movie Nocne graffitti and her second album with Varius Manx entitled End. There were #1 singles off the album again ("Kiedy mnie malujesz", "Najmniejsze panstwo swiata", "Czy tak chcesz" "Próbujcie marzyc") and it became platinum. In 1999 she recorded her first solo album, Kasia Stankiewicz, with soul and jazz compositions. In 2000 she recorded her last album with Varius Manx, Najlepsze z dobrych (The Best of the Good Ones)

Was Minister-President of the Austrian half of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1895 until 1897. Man

Was Minister-President of the Austrian half of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1895 until 1897. Many people in Austria, especially Emperor Franz Joseph, had placed great hope in Badeni's ability to solve some of the Empire's constitutional problems, but he disappointed them.He came to power in Austria after the failure of prince Alfred III. zu Windisch-Grätz's coalition ministry of conservatives and liberals. In 1896 he succeeded in implementing a form of universal male suffrage but made it palatable to the ruling interests of the Empire. To the previous four classes of voters, which depended on the amount of taxes each individual paid, his reform added a fifth class to include every adult male below the five-guilder threshold set for the fourth class in the 1882 Taaffe reform.

(October 14, 1846 Surochów, Galicia – July 9, 1909 Krasne, Galicia) was Minister-President of the

(October 14, 1846 Surochów, Galicia – July 9, 1909 Krasne, Galicia) was Minister-President of the Austrian half of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1895 until 1897. Many people in Austria, especially Emperor Franz Joseph, had placed great hope in Badeni's ability to solve some of the Empire's constitutional problems, but he disappointed them.

Is a Polish swimmer who specializes in the individual medley.

Is a Polish swimmer who specializes in the individual medley.

Is a Polish speed skater, who was born in Sanok and resides in Zakopane. Her maiden name was Katarzy

Is a Polish speed skater, who was born in Sanok and resides in Zakopane. Her maiden name was Katarzyna Wójcicka. In 2005 she made a lot of progression and became twelfth at the European allround championships and fourteenth at the World allround champions

(born 13 September 1987 in Szczecin) is a Polish swimmer who specializes in the individual medley.

(born 13 September 1987 in Szczecin) is a Polish swimmer who specializes in the individual medley.

Is a Polish actress.She is best known to the Polish audience as Kinga Zdunska, starring in the serie

Is a Polish actress.She is best known to the Polish audience as Kinga Zdunska, starring in the series "M jak milosc" (L for Love) which is watched by nearly 10 million people. She is the winner of the popular TV show "Taniec z Gwiazdami" - Polish "Dancing with the Stars". She was also the host of "Jak oni spiewaja?" Polish version of Soapstar Superstar.

(born March 22, 1962) is a Polish actress. She is sometimes billed as "Kasia Figura", as in Prêt-à

(born March 22, 1962) is a Polish actress. She is sometimes billed as "Kasia Figura", as in Prêt-à-Porter (Ready to Wear), Robert Altman's 1994 film.

Is a Polish teacher, educational and social activist, and local government clerk. She has been the M

Is a Polish teacher, educational and social activist, and local government clerk. She has been the Minister of National Education of the Republic of Poland since November 2007.

Is a Polish actress.

Is a Polish actress.

Is a world class Polish alpine skier. She achieved 5th place in the International Ski Federation's 2

Is a world class Polish alpine skier. She achieved 5th place in the International Ski Federation's 2005 European Cup slalom event. She also competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics, ranking #30 in Women's slalom, and in the 2005 Alpine Skiing World Cup, ranki

(1898-1951 Lódz) was a Russian sculptor of Polish descent, considered to be one of the greatest fem

(1898-1951 Lódz) was a Russian sculptor of Polish descent, considered to be one of the greatest female Polish sculptors.

(b. 1963) is a Polish video artist. She graduated in 1993 from the Warsaw Academy of Fine Art and re

(b. 1963) is a Polish video artist. She graduated in 1993 from the Warsaw Academy of Fine Art and received a Paszport Polityki award in 1997. She has exhibited internationally since 1997, at venues including Brown University and Carnegie International in the U.S.

Is a Polish sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1970s. She won a bronze medal in the K-2 500 m eve

Is a Polish sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1970s. She won a bronze medal in the K-2 500 m event at the 1975 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Belgrade.Kulczak also finished sixth in the K-2 500 m event at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.

Is a Polish tennis player born in Poznan, Poland. She has won 4 ITF singles titles and 2 ITF doubles

Is a Polish tennis player born in Poznan, Poland. She has won 4 ITF singles titles and 2 ITF doubles titles.[1]Piter played for Poland in the 2009 Europe/Africa Zone I of the Fed Cup and helped them qualify for the World Group II play-offs against Japan. In the round robin stage she lost her match against Monica Niculescu of Romania, won against Johanna Larsson of Sweden, beat Dijana Stojic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and paired up with Klaudia Jans to beat the Bosnian pairing. In the first play off against Great Britain she lost the first singles match to Elena Baltacha 6-4 6-1. Poland, however, won that tie.[2]

Is a retired Polish race walker.

Is a retired Polish race walker.