Polish Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Is a former long-distance runner from Poland, who represented his native country at two consecutive

Is a former long-distance runner from Poland, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. He set his personal best (2:09:42) in the classic distance in 1995.

Was a boxer from Poland, who twice won the bronze medal in the men's flyweight (– 51 kg) division

Was a boxer from Poland, who twice won the bronze medal in the men's flyweight (– 51 kg) division at the Summer Olympics. He first did so in 1972, when Munich hosted the Games. Four years later in Montreal, Canada he once again captured the bronze, after a loss in the semifinals against eventual winner Leo Randolph of the United States. Blazynski died in 1992, aged 43.

Is a Polish mountaineer, geodesist, financier, and entrepreneur. He was born in Pruszków, Poland on

Is a Polish mountaineer, geodesist, financier, and entrepreneur. He was born in Pruszków, Poland on November 14, 1951. He is best known for making the first winter ascent of Mount Everest together with Krzysztof Wielicki in 1980 which established the winter ascent record of 8,848 meters. He was also the first Polish climber to complete the Seven Summits and a number of other prestigious climbs.

Is a Polish actor, poet, writer and composer. For many years he has been a member of cabaret "Piwnic

Is a Polish actor, poet, writer and composer. For many years he has been a member of cabaret "Piwnica pod Baranami", one of the most famous cabarets during the times of People's Republic of Poland.Leszek Dlugosz studied at the Jagiellonian University (Uniwersytet Jagiellonski) in Kraków (major in Polish linguistics) and Polish Higher School of Theater (Polska Wyzsza Szkola Teatralna) (major in acting). He has studied music since childhood and started his public performances at the Jagiellonian University’s Theater Hefajstos. In 1963 he won the Student’s Song Competition (Festiwal Piosenki Studenckiej) in Kraków, and a year later he joined the cabaret "Piwnica Pod Baranami". His debut as a poet took place in 1973 with the publication of Lekcje Rytmiki. In 1978 he began a career of solo performances. He has since published many poetry and lyrics books, and has issued several CDs. He is the leader of an informal Kraków Poetic Club. He has performed around the world.

(born January 6, 1933 in Kielce) is a retired Polish boxer and actor.He thrice won the gold medal at

(born January 6, 1933 in Kielce) is a retired Polish boxer and actor.He thrice won the gold medal at the European Amateur Boxing Championships in the Light welterweight division at Warsaw 1953 and West Berlin 1955,

Was a Polish athlete who competed mainly in the 100/200 metres. He was polish champion on 6 occasion

Was a Polish athlete who competed mainly in the 100/200 metres. He was polish champion on 6 occasions.In 1979 was world student 100/200 runner up. Finishing 2nd only behind Pietro Mennea who ran the then new world record 19.72. Dunecki ran 20.26. Dunecki's Polish national record of 20.26 was improved in 1999, by Marcin Urbas (19.98 s), after 20 years.He competed for Poland in the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, Soviet Union in the 100 where he reached the Quarter final, and the 200 metres where he reached the final and finished 6th. He also competed in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the silver medal with his team mates Krzysztof Zwolinski, Zenon Licznerski and Marian Woronin. In 1981 he was a member of the polish/Europe 4x100 relay team that finished 1st in the world cup.

Polish poet, short-story writer, critic, essayist, scholar, and translator.He graduated from Warsaw

Polish poet, short-story writer, critic, essayist, scholar, and translator.He graduated from Warsaw University (1979). He received his doctorate in 2002. From 1984 to 1995, he was a member of an editorial staff of "Literatura na Swiecie" ("Literature in the World"), a Polish monthly devoted to foreign literature. From 1997 - 1998, he was a lecturer at Warsaw University and a visiting professor at F. Palacký University in Olomouc (Czech Republic). He now teaches at Lódz University in Poland.

(pen name Jan Lechon) (b. March 13, 1899 in Warsaw, Congress Poland, Russian Empire d. June 8, 1956,

(pen name Jan Lechon) (b. March 13, 1899 in Warsaw, Congress Poland, Russian Empire d. June 8, 1956, New York City) was a Polish poet, literary and theatre critic, diplomat, and co-founder of the Skamander literary movement.

(born 23 October 1927 in Radom, Poland) is the most distinguished living Polish philosopher and hist

(born 23 October 1927 in Radom, Poland) is the most distinguished living Polish philosopher and historian of ideas. He is best known for his critical analysis of Marxist thought, especially his acclaimed three-volume history, Main Currents of Marxism.

Polish actor, best known for playing Grzegorz in Polish soap opera Na Wspólnej.

Polish actor, best known for playing Grzegorz in Polish soap opera Na Wspólnej.

Is a retired boxer from Poland, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division (– 57

Is a retired boxer from Poland, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division (– 57 kg) at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. There he was defeated in the semifinals by eventual silver medalist Richard Nowakowski of East Germany.His younger brothers Krzysztof Kosedowski and Dariusz Kosedowski were also boxers who competed in the Olympics for Poland.

Is a Polish historian and politician, a member of various organizations opposing the communist regim

Is a Polish historian and politician, a member of various organizations opposing the communist regime in the People's Republic of Poland and the co-founder of the first non-communist and not-underground political party in the Eastern Bloc.In 1951 he graduated from the Academy of Political Studies, a school of cadres for the communist regime. The following year he graduated also from the faculties of Law and Journalism at the Warsaw University. He completed his education in 1958 by graduating from the faculty of history at the same university. About that time he started to work as a journalist for various Warsaw-based newspapers and weeklies, among them the Zycie Warszawy, Dookola Swiata and Stolica weekly. As a historian, Moczulski focused mostly on modern history of Poland, including the history of the Polish Defensive War.

(b. March 3, 1971, Gdansk) is a leading Polish jazz pianist. He has worked with such artists as Zbig

(b. March 3, 1971, Gdansk) is a leading Polish jazz pianist. He has worked with such artists as Zbigniew Namyslowski, Jan A. P. Kaczmarek, Zbigniew Preisner, Kazik Staszewski, Pat Metheny, David Gilmour, Behemoth and Lester Bowie. He is famous for his "Impressions," subtle new interpretations of Chopin's compositions. His recordings are the most popular jazz albums in Poland.

(born 12 February 1966 in Osieki near Bytów, Poland) is a Polish serial killer. He is believed to h

(born 12 February 1966 in Osieki near Bytów, Poland) is a Polish serial killer. He is believed to have killed at least 17 people between 1984 and 1992. At some stage of criminal procedures he admitted to having killed as many as 80 people, but he later retracted his confessions.

Former Polish football player.Pisz arrived to Legia Warszawa in 1986, from Igloopol Debica. At first

Former Polish football player.Pisz arrived to Legia Warszawa in 1986, from Igloopol Debica. At first, he was a substitute but later he become a star of the team. He was known as a specialist of free kicks, scoring many goals from stationary balls.In 1995, Legia won the Polish Premier League and qualified to the Champions League, where they endured to the quarter finals. Pisz performed admirably in Legia's first group match against Rosenborg BK, scoring two goals, including the equalizing one for Legia with which he became the first player to score for a Polish team during the Champions League group stages

Was a Polish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1952 Summer

Was a Polish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Was a Polish Olympic fencer. Lubicz-Nycz seved in the Polish Army since 1918. He was killed in acti

Was a Polish Olympic fencer. Lubicz-Nycz seved in the Polish Army since 1918. He was killed in action near Warsaw during the September Campaign.

Is a Polish film producer associated with Heritage Films (est. 1991). He worked also in state-run TV

Is a Polish film producer associated with Heritage Films (est. 1991). He worked also in state-run TV.He participated in producing such films as Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List, Roman Polanski's The Pianist, and Jakub Kolski's Pornografia. His last film was never produced. It was about the life of Holocaust survivor Herman Rosenblat (with producers Harris Salomon and Abi Sirokh). The film was titled "Love is a Survivor" and was later changed to "The Flower of the Fence".

(born November 10, 1945 in a Siberian village) is a Polish film producer associated with Heritage Fi

(born November 10, 1945 in a Siberian village) is a Polish film producer associated with Heritage Films (est. 1991). He worked also in state-run TV.

(June 27, 1888 – August 19, 1960) was an English historian. He was born Ludwik Niemirowski in Wola

(June 27, 1888 – August 19, 1960) was an English historian. He was born Ludwik Niemirowski in Wola Okrzejska in what was then Austro-Hungary and is now Poland.

Is a Polish middle distance runner who specializes in the 1500 metres and sometimes 3000 metres.

Is a Polish middle distance runner who specializes in the 1500 metres and sometimes 3000 metres.

A singer that will represent her nation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia.[1

A singer that will represent her nation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia.[1

Was a Polish volleyball player who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.In 1968 she was part of the

Was a Polish volleyball player who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.In 1968 she was part of the Polish team which won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament. She played five matches.

(1904 - 1942) (sometimes Lidja in Esperanto) was the youngest daughter of Dr. Zamenhof, the creator

(1904 - 1942) (sometimes Lidja in Esperanto) was the youngest daughter of Dr. Zamenhof, the creator of Esperanto. She was born on January 29, 1904 in Warsaw, then Russian Empire.

Was a Polish theatre actress and director.Lidia Zamkow was born on June 19 or July 15 (sources vary)

Was a Polish theatre actress and director.Lidia Zamkow was born on June 19 or July 15 (sources vary), 1918 in Rostov-on-Don. Until 1939 she was studying at the National Institute of Theatre Arts in Warsaw, and after World War II at the State Academy of Drama in Lódz (now Aleksander Zelwerowicz State Theatre Academy).In 1944 she made her own actress' debut in the role of Isia in the Stanislaw Wyspianski's Wedding on Polish Army Theatre in Lublin. In 1948 in Lódz she directed her first spectacle, Boleslaw Prus' Omylka. In the years of 1950–1952, 1957–1958 and the 1964–1972 she was an actress and director of Juliusz Slowacki Theatre in Kraków. During the years of 1953–1954 Zamkow was an artistic director of Teatr Wybrzeze in Gdansk. Then she was an actor and director of the Polish Army Theatre (now Teatr Dramatyczny) in Warsaw (1954–1957) and the Old Theatre in Kraków where she directed under pseudonym Slomczynska (1958–1964). During the years of 1972–1974 she was a director of Teatr Studio in Warsaw. In later years Zamkow collaborated with many theatres in Poland and directed spectacles for Teatr TV. In the years of 1950–1953 she was a lecturer of the State Academy of Drama in Lódz.