Polish Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Was a Polish painter. He started his education at the Warsaw Drawing School in 1898 and continued at

Was a Polish painter. He started his education at the Warsaw Drawing School in 1898 and continued at the Academy in Kraków. His original and inventive work anticipated Polish Expressionism. Wojtkiewicz offer employed grotesque motifs and irony in his work. He admired the modernist paintings of Stanislaw Wyspianski and Jacek Malczewski. He reflected the ideas of Romantic poets such as Cyprian Norwid and authors such as Stanislaw Przybyszewski and Edward Abramowski, the originators of Expressionist manifestos. He also worked as an illustrator and postcard designer. One of his most famous works was a watercolour entitled "Spring is Approaching."

(ur. 10 maja 1939 w Poznaniu) - polski szermierz, dwukrotny zloty medalista olimpijski.

(ur. 10 maja 1939 w Poznaniu) - polski szermierz, dwukrotny zloty medalista olimpijski.

Is a Polish basketball player and coach. As a basketball player, Zagórski was a member of Poland na

Is a Polish basketball player and coach. As a basketball player, Zagórski was a member of Poland national basketball team 49 times (1951–1956). He was a player of Polonia Warszawa and CWKS Legia Warszawa teams.

Was a Polish sailing activist. A graduate of the Sea School in Tczew. Served the Polish Navy. Zakrze

Was a Polish sailing activist. A graduate of the Sea School in Tczew. Served the Polish Navy. Zakrzewski was a co-founder of the Yacht Club of Poland (Yacht Klub Polski) and a chairman of the Polish Yachting Association (Polski Zwiazek Zeglarski; 1949–195

Was a professional wrestler and strongman. He is the brother of Stanislaus Zbyszko. Zbyszko claimed

Was a professional wrestler and strongman. He is the brother of Stanislaus Zbyszko. Zbyszko claimed the Boston version of the AWA World Heavyweight Championship after defeating the Ed 'Strangler' Lewis in a non-title match on June 5, 1917 in San Francisco

(1828-1894) was a Polish noble, political activist in exile, collector of art and founder of the Cza

(1828-1894) was a Polish noble, political activist in exile, collector of art and founder of the Czartoryski Museum in Kraków.

(b. March 1, 1819 in Jablonna – January 17, 1890 in Warsaw) was a Polish zoologist.

(b. March 1, 1819 in Jablonna – January 17, 1890 in Warsaw) was a Polish zoologist.

Was a chemist of Polish descent who was born in Vienna, Austria, educated in London, began his chemi

Was a chemist of Polish descent who was born in Vienna, Austria, educated in London, began his chemical career in Canada, and spent the remainder of his career in the United States.[1] He is chiefly noted for his extensive service in making the results of chemical research more available to succeeding investigators.His first position after graduation was with the Dearborn Chemical Company in Toronto, Ontario (1952-1958). He interrupted his career (1958-1964) to obtain an M.S. degree in chemical engineering (1960) and a Ph.D. degree in polymer chemistry (1964) from the University of Toronto.

(1703-1767) was an archbishop of Lwów (1758-59) and primate of Poland (1759-1767). Ally of Czartory

(1703-1767) was an archbishop of Lwów (1758-59) and primate of Poland (1759-1767). Ally of Czartoryski Familia and Russian Empire, opponent of religious tolerance. Interrex in 1763-1764, before the election of Stanislaw August Poniatowski.

August 11, 1892 – May 12, 1970) was a General in the Polish Army and later in life a politician wi

August 11, 1892 – May 12, 1970) was a General in the Polish Army and later in life a politician with the Polish government-in-exile in London. Anders was born on August 11, 1892 to his Baltic-German father Albert Anders and his mother Elizabeth, born Tauchert,[1] in the Polish village of Krosniewice-Blonie, near Kutno which at that time was part of the Russian Empire (Partitions of Poland).

(born June 6, 1954 in Lublin) is a retired Polish football defender, who played for clubs such as Sl

(born June 6, 1954 in Lublin) is a retired Polish football defender, who played for clubs such as Slask Wroclaw, Widzew Lódz, Hellas Verona, New York Cosmos and US Cremonese

Was a Polish painter.A classic style Polish school painter, Bakalowicz studied at the Warsaw School

Was a Polish painter.A classic style Polish school painter, Bakalowicz studied at the Warsaw School of Fine Arts from 1849 to 1854. He relocated to France in 1863, settling in Paris where he became a French citizen. Bakalowicz married actress Wiktoryna Szymanowska and had a son, Stefan, who also became a painter well known in Russian Empire (?????????, ?????? ?????????????).[1

Born February 19, 1922 in Warsaw) – Polish politician, social activist, journalist, writer, histor

Born February 19, 1922 in Warsaw) – Polish politician, social activist, journalist, writer, historian, Auschwitz concentration camp inmate, soldier of Armia Krajowa (the Home Army, a Polish resistance organization during World War II)

(December 17, 1897 - February 10, 1962) was a Polish poet and soldier. He fought in the Polish-Bolsh

(December 17, 1897 - February 10, 1962) was a Polish poet and soldier. He fought in the Polish-Bolshevik War and was decorated with the order Virtuti Militari.

Was a Polish artist.In 1866 Czachorski went to the Warsaw Drawing School and had Rafal Hadziewicz as

Was a Polish artist.In 1866 Czachorski went to the Warsaw Drawing School and had Rafal Hadziewicz as a peer. Then he spent one year at the Dresden Academy and from there went to Munich Academy (1869-1873) some of his classmates were: Hermann Anschutz, Karl von Piloty, and Alexander Wagner. He received Magna Cum Laude (the Grand Silver Medal) from Munich, and proceeded to travel to France, Italy and Poland after his graduation. He held membership to Berlin academy and has also organizer and jurist of international exhibitions even though he had his home in Munich. He was awarded the Bavarian Order of Saint Michael in 1893. He had many art exhibitions in Poland. Some took place in Kraków, Warsaw, Lódz, and Lwów. After his death in 1911, a posthumous showing was held at the Warsaw "Zacheta" Society of Fine Arts.

Was a Polish Olympic fencer and athlete.

Was a Polish Olympic fencer and athlete.

Was a notable Polish language Playwright and artist, winning multiple awards. He emigrated to Austra

Was a notable Polish language Playwright and artist, winning multiple awards. He emigrated to Australia in 1949.He was a painter, sculptor, actor, stage designer, and theatre director. Two of four brothers were also artists: Jan Dutkiewicz (1911-1985, Poland) and Ludwik Dutkiewicz (1921-2008, Australia). He had five children, three of whom have careers as artists: Michal (now a commercial artist), Adam (art critic, historian & painter) & Ursula Dutkiewicz (ceramist & sculptor).

Was a Polish educator and community organiser, as well as a political prisoner in the Nazi concentra

Was a Polish educator and community organiser, as well as a political prisoner in the Nazi concentration camps.Dworaczek graduated from the elementary school in Konczyce, near the city of Zabrze, in 1932. He then entered a seminary for teachers in Pszczyna in 1938, finishing in 1948. Later he took courses in instruction of Polish language, in Katowice, where he subsequently pursued a master's degree course and graduated in 1951. He later received a master's degree in Polish philology from the University of Silesia in 1972.

1878 – February 6, 1962), was a Polish astronomer and mathematician.He studied mathematics and ast

1878 – February 6, 1962), was a Polish astronomer and mathematician.He studied mathematics and astronomy in his native Warsaw. He then went to the University of Göttingen in Germany to complete his education. In 1903, he was named as an assistant at the astronomical observatory in Kraków that belonged to the Jagiellonian University. In 1906, he gained his Ph.D. In 1919

(May 20, 1881 – July 4, 1943; pronouncedwas a Polish military and political leader. He was born in

(May 20, 1881 – July 4, 1943; pronouncedwas a Polish military and political leader. He was born in the southern Polish town of Tuszów Narodowy, which at the time was part of Austria-Hungary, one of Poland's three partitioners. Before World War I, he became a founder and member of several underground organizations that promoted the cause of Polish independence.

Is a Polish politician, former activist of Solidarity trade union, and former chairman of the Partia

Is a Polish politician, former activist of Solidarity trade union, and former chairman of the Partia Demokratyczna - demokraci.pl political party. He served as a member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) from 1991 to 2001.A member of Solidarity in Lower Silesia from its inception, he was one of the founders of the Temporary Coordinating Committee (Tymczasowa Komisja Koordynacyjna), which served as an underground leadership of Solidarity after governmental crackdown on Solidarity after the martial law in Poland. For his activity he was arrested, spent time in jail and was released under a general amnesty in 1986. In 1987 he was a member of the Temporary Council of NSZZ Solidarnosc (Tymczasowa Rada NSZZ Solidarnosc), and later of the Country Executive Committee of NSZZ Solidarnosc (Krajowa Komisja Wykonawcza NSZZ Solidarnosc). In 1989 he was one of the opposition delegates to the Polish Round Table Negotiations. In 1990 he was a member of the Solidarity Citizens' Committee (Komitet Obywatelski "Solidarnosc").

Polish soccer player, right defender, represented both Cracovia Kraków and Polish National Team.His

Polish soccer player, right defender, represented both Cracovia Kraków and Polish National Team.His first team was Krowodrza Kraków, where Gedlek's career started in 1935. During World War II, participated in secret games in Kraków, as the Germans occupiers banned Poles from playing all sports. In 1945 he moved to Cracovia, where played until 1953, winning Championships of Poland in 1948.

A Polish politician and publicist.His political career started in late 19th century in the Socialist

A Polish politician and publicist.His political career started in late 19th century in the Socialist organization Proletariat, for which Russian authorities sent him to Siberia. After returning to Poland, he became activist of Polska Partia Socjalistyczna (Polish Socialist Party), but left it, choosing the national movement, in which he was the main ideologist. However, unhappy about pro-Russian program of the nationalists, deserted them and in 1904 wrote a book “From Socialism to Nationalism”, in which Studnicki explained reasons for change of his ideals.

(February 6, 1905, Krosno - September 1, 1982) was a Polish Communist leader. He was a member of the

(February 6, 1905, Krosno - September 1, 1982) was a Polish Communist leader. He was a member of the Communist Party of Poland (Komunistyczna Partia Polski, KPP) starting in 1926.

Was a Polish politician, economist and historian. He was the main proponent of currency reform in th

Was a Polish politician, economist and historian. He was the main proponent of currency reform in the Second Polish Republic and served as Prime Minister of Poland in 1920 and from 1923-1925. He was the brother of Stanislaw Grabski.The years Wladyslaw Grabski had spent in Paris became an impetus behind Grabski’s desire for his involvement in the Polish government. Soon after Grabski’s return from Paris, in 1905, he founded the Agricultural Society in Lowicz, in central Poland. The founding of the Agricultural Society was quite significant. Grabski’s Agricultural Society quickly won the support of many peasants