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==Jan Paweł II==
==Jan Paweł II==
[[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.  He was also an originator of World Youth Day.
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 inidtiator of trade union ,, 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 first president of Poland who was elected in free elections.
Polish politician and inidtiator of trade union ,, 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 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 is a player of Bayern Monachium team.
One of the best footballer in Europe. At the moment he is a player of Bayern Monachium team.
==Olga Tokarczuk==
==Olga Tokarczuk==
[[File:Olga Tokarczuk.jpg|thumb|none]]
[[File:Olga Tokarczuk.jpg|thumb|none]]
Polish writer who recived a Nobel Price. She is an author of books ,, Księgi Jakubowe" and ,, Bieguni"
Polish writer who recived a Nobel Price. She is an author of 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 giveing some things for the auctions
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 giveing some things for the auctions
==Mikołaj Kopernik==
==Mikołaj Kopernik==
[[File:Mikołaj Kopernik.png|thumb|none]]
[[File:Mikołaj Kopernik.png|thumb|none]]
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
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==
==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 this woman .
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 this woman .

Revision as of 10:17, 28 May 2020

Hi Polyglots!

Here is a list of famous and the most recognizable Polish persons:

Jan Paweł II

Jan Paweł II.png

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.jpg

Polish politician and inidtiator of trade union ,, 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 first president of Poland who was elected in free elections.

Robert Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski.jpg

One of the best footballer in Europe. At the moment he is a player of Bayern Monachium team.

Olga Tokarczuk

Olga Tokarczuk.jpg

Polish writer who recived a Nobel Price. She is an author of books ,, Księgi Jakubowe" and ,, Bieguni"

Jerzy Owsiak

Jerzy Owsiak.jpg

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 giveing some things for the auctions

Mikołaj Kopernik

Mikołaj Kopernik.png

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

Sobieski.png

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 this woman .