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[[File:Jan Paweł II.png|thumb|none]] | [[File:Jan Paweł II.png|thumb|none]] | ||
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. | |||
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 Wałęsa== | ==Lech Wałęsa== | ||
[[File:Lech Wałęsa.jpg|thumb|none]] | [[File:Lech Wałęsa.jpg|thumb|none]] | ||
Polish politician and | |||
Polish politician and initiator of trade union and "Solidarność". 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== | ==Robert Lewandowski== | ||
[[File:Robert Lewandowski.jpg|thumb|none]] | [[File:Robert Lewandowski.jpg|thumb|none]] | ||
One of the best footballer in Europe. At the moment he | One of the best footballer in Europe. At the moment he plays at the Bayern Monachium team. | ||
==Olga Tokarczuk== | ==Olga Tokarczuk== | ||
[[File:Olga Tokarczuk.jpg|thumb|none]] | [[File:Olga Tokarczuk.jpg|thumb|none]] | ||
Polish writer who | |||
Polish writer who received a Nobel Price. She is the author of the books "Księgi Jakubowe" and "Bieguni". | |||
==Jerzy Owsiak== | ==Jerzy Owsiak== | ||
[[File:Jerzy Owsiak.jpg|thumb|none]] | [[File:Jerzy Owsiak.jpg|thumb|none]] | ||
Polish charity activist. He is an initiator of "Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy" which is an organisation collecting money for medical equipment saving children and seniors. Many Polish celebrities and polititians support his activities by | Polish charity activist. He is an initiator of "Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej 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. | ||
==Mikołaj Kopernik== | ==Mikołaj Kopernik (Nicolaus Copernicus)== | ||
[[File:Mikołaj Kopernik.png|thumb|none]] | [[File:Mikołaj Kopernik.png|thumb|none]] | ||
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 Toruń and Olsztyn. | |||
==Jan III Sobieski== | ==Jan III Sobieski== | ||
[[File:Sobieski.png|thumb|none]] | [[File:Sobieski.png|thumb|none]] | ||
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 d’Arquien. He wrote many love letters to | |||
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 d’Arquien. He wrote many love letters to her. | |||
Revision as of 11:43, 28 May 2020
Hi Polyglots!
Here is a list of famous and the most recognizable Polish persons:
Jan Paweł II
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 Wałęsa
Polish politician and initiator of trade union and "Solidarność". 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
One of the best footballer in Europe. At the moment he plays at the Bayern Monachium team.
Olga Tokarczuk
Polish writer who received a Nobel Price. She is the author of the books "Księgi Jakubowe" and "Bieguni".
Jerzy Owsiak
Polish charity activist. He is an initiator of "Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej 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.
Mikołaj Kopernik (Nicolaus Copernicus)
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 Toruń and Olsztyn.
Jan III Sobieski
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 d’Arquien. He wrote many love letters to her.