Polish Famous Names Starting with Letter W

1896-1995) was a revolutionary Polish surgeon. He was an orthopedist who was well known for his work

1896-1995) was a revolutionary Polish surgeon. He was an orthopedist who was well known for his work on polio. He served as an expert for the World Health Organization. He created new apparatus and devices to help accident victims and survivors of polio, as well as new therapies and operations for congenital dislocations of the hip.

Is a Polish film director, screenwriter and producer known for making films and documentaries dealin

Is a Polish film director, screenwriter and producer known for making films and documentaries dealing with young male prostitution and exploring the life of hustlers in various countries (Czech Republic, UK, US, Germany and Lithuania).In 1997,he made the controversial movie Mandragora which is a dramatic story about a young guy cognizing the world of prostitution, drugs and AIDS. The film won numerous awards and was seen by Vaclav Havel, who wrote a letter to congratulate Grodecki personally.[citation needed]

(1902-1985) was a famous Polish chemist, electrochemist, and polarographist. He greatly contributed

(1902-1985) was a famous Polish chemist, electrochemist, and polarographist. He greatly contributed to the development of electroanalytical chemistry, particularly polarography.

Is a Polish artist working in poster, illustration and painting.He graduated in 1981 at the Academy

Is a Polish artist working in poster, illustration and painting.He graduated in 1981 at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw in Tomaszewski's studio.

Polish architect, graphic artist, professor, architectural preservationist, cultural activist, and p

Polish architect, graphic artist, professor, architectural preservationist, cultural activist, and promoter of Polish history and culture.Zin finished architectural studies at Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza in Kraków. In 1952 he received his doctorate, with further advancement in his professorial degrees in 1959, 1967, and 1979.He first worked as a teacher's assistant and adjunct at Kraków's Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza (through 1949), and later at the Cracow University of Technology as an adjunct (1954-1959), a docent (1959-1967), and finally as a full-fledged professor, 1967 onwards. Between the years of 1962-1967 he was the dean of the Faculty of Architecture there. From 1962 he headed The Institute of Architectural History and Landmark Conservation.

A Polish child actress, who has appeared in the movie Jasminum. Currently she has been working on th

A Polish child actress, who has appeared in the movie Jasminum. Currently she has been working on the Rodzina Zastepcza Plus television series.

(31 October 1865[1] – 19 March 1930), born Michal Habdank-Wojnicz, was a Polish revolutionary, Bri

(31 October 1865[1] – 19 March 1930), born Michal Habdank-Wojnicz, was a Polish revolutionary, British and American antiquarian and bibliophile, and the eponym of the Voynich manuscript.

Was a Polish midfield soccer player.His career started in Szarlej - a small hamlet located near Byto

Was a Polish midfield soccer player.His career started in Szarlej - a small hamlet located near Bytom. After some years, he moved to Pogon Katowice (which no longer exists) and then changed to Cracovia Kraków - one of the best teams of interwar Poland.His debut in the Polish Soccer League was in 1934, and until 1939 Gora participated in 134 Cracovia's games, winning in 1937 the championship title. In 1935 he debuted in the Polish National Team and in 1936 was a participant in Berlin, Germany Olympic Games, where Poland was placed on 4th location. Also, he took part in the legendary 1938 FIFA World Cup game Poland - Brazil 5-6 (the match occurred on June 5, 1938 in Strasbourg, France).

Was a Polish-German painter. Born in Gdansk (Danzig), he finished the Gdansk School of Fine Arts (Da

Was a Polish-German painter. Born in Gdansk (Danzig), he finished the Gdansk School of Fine Arts (Danziger Kunstschule). He studied here under Johann Carl Schultz, the school founder and director, and with a scholarship he later studied in Academy of Fine Arts in Düsseldorf. From 1870-1873 he was one of creators of the City Museum (now, National Museum). From 1880 he was art conservator of the museum collection, and from 1887 he was the museum's curator and at the same time - he was a secretary of Association of Friends of Art. From 1873 he lectured in the School of Arts and Artistic Crafts. In 1912, partially paralyzed, he lost command of one hand. He died in Essen in 1917 and was subsequently buried in Gdansk accroding to his last will.

(1847-1901) was a famous Polish chemist and doctor.

(1847-1901) was a famous Polish chemist and doctor.

Polish soccer forward player.Wilhelm was one of best players of interwar Poland. Together with his o

Polish soccer forward player.Wilhelm was one of best players of interwar Poland. Together with his older (and more famous) brother Ryszard Piec, they represented Naprzód Lipiny - a small team from a small hamlet of Lipiny, which never managed to qualify to the Polish Soccer League, but which played a significant role in interwar Polish soccer.

Was a Polish teacher, poet, writer, and activist from Zaolzie region of Cieszyn Silesia. He is consi

Was a Polish teacher, poet, writer, and activist from Zaolzie region of Cieszyn Silesia. He is considered one of the most important Polish writers of his generation from Zaolzie.He studied at a teachers' seminary in Orlová and then at a college in Prague. He worked as a teacher in Polish schools in Zaolzie, e.g. in Jablunkov. Przeczek was later briefly a journalist for the Glos Ludu newspaper. He was also an activist within the PZKO (Polish Cultural and Educational Union) and member of many Polish literary organizations. Przeczek also translated Czech, Slovak and Sorbian poetry to Polish and Polish poetry into Czech.

(born December 29, 1972 in Tarnów, Poland) is a Polish painter. He studied art at the Krakow academ

(born December 29, 1972 in Tarnów, Poland) is a Polish painter. He studied art at the Krakow academy of fine art and graduated in 1999.

Was a Polish writer, poet, literary critic, translator and activist of the National Radical Camp fro

Was a Polish writer, poet, literary critic, translator and activist of the National Radical Camp from the region of Silesia.During World War II he was forced to join the German Army and in 1941-1942 stayed on the Western Front in Normandy and later on the Eastern Front in Soviet Union. In August 1941 was injured at the battle of Smolensk. When healed in Thuringia, he was sent to Alsace to the front. For his pacifist stances was arrested and in 1942 jailed in Katowice.

(born September 5, 1936 in Wheeling, West Virginia), nicknamed "Maz", and also called simply "The Gl

(born September 5, 1936 in Wheeling, West Virginia), nicknamed "Maz", and also called simply "The Glove" by radio broadcaster Bob Prince, is a former Major League Baseball player

Was an eighteenth-century Polish painter.He was from a family of French descent. He studied under Ma

Was an eighteenth-century Polish painter.He was from a family of French descent. He studied under Marcello Bacciarelli, and soon became a master painter in his own right. He mainly focused on portrait painting, and at one point painted the portrait of Stanislaw August Poniatowski. He also was a master of the portrait miniature.

(March 29, 1807 - August 29, 1884) was a lawyer and associate of Antoni Patek and Adrien Philippe in

(March 29, 1807 - August 29, 1884) was a lawyer and associate of Antoni Patek and Adrien Philippe in the Patek & Co. in Geneva, Switzerland.

(1161 – March 8, 1223), also known as Vincent Kadlubek, Vincent Kadlubo, Vincent Kadlubko, Vincent

(1161 – March 8, 1223), also known as Vincent Kadlubek, Vincent Kadlubo, Vincent Kadlubko, Vincent of Kraków, Master Vincentius, was a thirteenth century Bishop of Cracow and historian of Poland.

Was a Polish politician and military commander, a notable member of the szlachta.The following year

Was a Polish politician and military commander, a notable member of the szlachta.The following year Gosiewski became the Grand Treasurer of Lithuania. At the same time he continued his military career and in 1654 he was promoted to the rank of Field Lithuanian Hetman, one of the two highest ranks in the Polish–Lithuanian armed forces. As such he took part in fights against the Cossacks during the Chmielnicki Uprising, - Battle of Loyew (1649). During the Swedish invasion of 1655, known as The Deluge, Gosiewski at first submitted his forces to the Swedish king Charles X, following the politics of de facto overlords of Lithuania, Princes Janusz Radziwill and Boguslaw Radziwill. However, afterwards he rebelled with his troops and joined the Polish forces fighting the Swedes.

Was a Polish philosopher, author, and member of the Polish National League[1]. One of the things he

Was a Polish philosopher, author, and member of the Polish National League[1]. One of the things he is most famous for is coining the term "stylometry".[2]

Was a Polish political activist in Congress Poland. Member of the Kalisz Opposition, later joined th

Was a Polish political activist in Congress Poland. Member of the Kalisz Opposition, later joined the revolutionary government during the November Uprising.

(20 April 1807 - 2 December 1872) was a Polish poet and geographer.

(20 April 1807 - 2 December 1872) was a Polish poet and geographer.

Was a Polish politician and writer.In interwar Poland he was a member of the Democratic Party and a

Was a Polish politician and writer.In interwar Poland he was a member of the Democratic Party and a known publicist. In a controversy involving allegations of plagiarism, he was forced to resign his membership in the Polish Academy of Literature.During WWII he begun collaborating with the Soviets. He joined the Union of Polish Patriots, was a Minister of Arts and Culture in the Polish Committee of National Liberation and a Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Provisional Government of National Unity. He represented Poland during the signing of the United Nations Charter. He was also a deputy to the State National Council and Legislative Sejm. From 1947 till the end of his life he was a minister without portfolio in the Polish government.

(22 January 1874 - 31 October 1945) was a prominent member of the Polish People's Party (PSL) from 1

(22 January 1874 - 31 October 1945) was a prominent member of the Polish People's Party (PSL) from 1895, and leader of its "Piast" faction from 1913

Is a Polish runner. She competes in the 1500 metres, but she competes also in the 3000 metre steeple

Is a Polish runner. She competes in the 1500 metres, but she competes also in the 3000 metre steeplechase event, as she did in the 10th IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Helsinki, Finland. She weighs 58 kilograms and is 1.77 metres tall. She won National Indoor Championships in 2003 (800 m). She also won the National outdoor championships in 2004 (5000 m) and in 2005 (1500 m).