Language/Polish/Culture/Famous-People
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In todayâs lesson we are going to study the following topic: âFAMOUS PEOPLEâ in Polish
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Here is a list of famous and the most recognizable Polish persons:
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Polish Culture â â Polish Folk Music, Polish Culture: Introduction to Polish Culture, Traditions and Holidays, Polish Folklore and Fairy Tales & Poland Timeline.
Jan PaweĆ II[edit | edit source]
Polish pope and sacrosant. He became famous thanks to his openness to people from different culture and religion. He received Nobel Peace Prize for his aspirations for ending wars and conflicts. He was also an originator of World Youth Day.
Lech WaĆÄsa[edit | edit source]
Polish politician and initiator of trade union and "SolidarnoĆÄ". He has been fighting for freedom in Poland and he has contributed to the fall of communism. He received a Nobel Peace Prize. He was the first president of Poland who was elected in free elections.
Robert Lewandowski[edit | edit source]
One of the best footballer in Europe. At the moment he plays at the Bayern Monachium team.
Olga Tokarczuk[edit | edit source]
Polish writer who received a Nobel Price. She is the author of the books "KsiÄgi Jakubowe" and "Bieguni".
Jerzy Owsiak[edit | edit source]
Polish charity activist. He is an initiator of "Wielka Orkiestra ĆwiÄ tecznej Pomocy" which is an organisation collecting money for medical equipment saving children and seniors. Many Polish celebrities and polititians support his activities by giving some things for the auctions.
MikoĆaj Kopernik (Nicolaus Copernicus)[edit | edit source]
Polish well-known scholar and astronomer. He is an author of heliocentric theory. In Poland we ofen say that he "stopped the sun and moved the Earth". You can find his monuments and museums in ToruĆ and Olsztyn.
Jan III Sobieski[edit | edit source]
One of Polish kings. He has reigned for 1629 to 1696. He became famous in the battle of Vienna, where he and his army defeated the Turkish army. He is also knonw for his huge love to his wife - Maria Kazimiera dâArquien. He wrote many love letters to her.
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