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[[File:Famous People in Polish.png|alt=Famous People in Polish|thumb|Famous People in Polish]] | |||
Hello Everyone, 😊 | |||
In today’s lesson we are going to study the following topic: '''”FAMOUS PEOPLE”''' in Polish | |||
Please feel free to edit this page if you think it can be improved! | |||
Happy learning! | |||
Here is a list of famous and the most recognizable Polish persons: | |||
<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson:</span> [[Language/Polish/Culture/Polish-Folk-Music|Polish Culture → → Polish Folk Music]], [[Language/Polish/Culture/Polish-Traditions-and-Holidays|Polish Culture: Introduction to Polish Culture, Traditions and Holidays]], [[Language/Polish/Culture/Polish-Folklore-and-Fairy-Tales|Polish Folklore and Fairy Tales]] & [[Language/Polish/Culture/Poland-Timeline|Poland Timeline]]. | |||
=='''Jan Paweł II'''== | |||
[[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. He was also an originator of World Youth Day. | |||
=='''Lech Wałęsa'''== | |||
[[File:Lech Wałęsa.jpg|thumb|none]] | |||
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'''== | |||
[[File:Robert Lewandowski.jpg|thumb|none]] | |||
One of the best footballer in Europe. At the moment he plays at the Bayern Monachium team. | |||
=='''Olga Tokarczuk'''== | |||
[[File:Olga Tokarczuk.jpg|thumb|none]] | |||
Polish writer who received a Nobel Price. She is the author of the books "Księgi Jakubowe" and "Bieguni". | |||
=='''Jerzy Owsiak'''== | |||
[[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 giving some things for the auctions. | |||
=='''Mikołaj Kopernik (Nicolaus Copernicus)'''== | |||
[[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'''== | |||
[[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 her. | |||
==Other Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Polish/Culture/Poland-Timeline|Poland Timeline]] | |||
* [[Language/Polish/Culture/Święta|Święta]] | |||
* [[Language/Polish/Culture/Cuisine|Cuisine]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:25, 27 March 2023
Hello Everyone, 😊
In today’s lesson we are going to study the following topic: ”FAMOUS PEOPLE” in Polish
Please feel free to edit this page if you think it can be improved!
Happy learning!
Here is a list of famous and the most recognizable Polish persons:
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Polish Culture → → Polish Folk Music, Polish Culture: Introduction to Polish Culture, Traditions and Holidays, Polish Folklore and Fairy Tales & Poland Timeline.
Jan Paweł 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 Wałęsa[edit | edit source]
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[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 "Księgi Jakubowe" and "Bieguni".
Jerzy Owsiak[edit | edit source]
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)[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 Toruń 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 d’Arquien. He wrote many love letters to her.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]