Adam Kocur
Polish politician (1894–1965)
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Summary
Adam Kocur was born on May 1, 1894[1], in Kuźnia Raciborska[2]. He died on January 12, 1965[3], in Frankfurt[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], politician[6], jurist[7], Latin Catholic priest[8], and soldier[9].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Second Polish Republic[10], Germany[11]
- Native language: Polish[12]
- Occupation: rebel[13], military officer[14]
- Position held: president of Katowice[15], member of parliament[16]
- Educated at: Jagiellonian University[17], University of Wrocław[18]
- Award received: Cross of Independence with Swords[19], Gold Cross of Merit[20], Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21], Cross on the Silesian Ribbon of Valor and Merit[22]
- Member of: Polish Western Union[23], Association of the Polish Youth "Zet"[24], Polish Military Organization of Upper Silesia[25], Związek Powstańców Śląskich[26], Towarzystwo Przyjaciół Nauk na Śląsku[27]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[28], Catholicism[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Military branch: Imperial German Army[31], Greater Polish Army[32], 75 Pułk Piechoty[33], Policja Plebiscytowa[34], Army of the Second Polish Republic[35], Polish Armed Forces in the West[36]
- Commons category: Adam Kocur[37]
- Military, police or special rank: major[38]
- Academic degree: doctorate[39]
- Residence: Kuźnia Raciborska[40], Wrocław[41], Katowice[42], Kraków[43], Rome[44], Frankfurt[45]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[46], Greater Poland uprising[47], Second Silesian Uprising[48], Third Silesian Uprising[49], World War II[50]
- Family name: Kocur[51]
- Given name: Adam[52], Bronisław[53]
- Significant event: priestly ordination in the Roman rite[54]
- Work location: Katowice[55], Frankfurt[56]
- Described by source: Polish Biographical Dictionary[57]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[58], Polish[59]
- Birth name: Adam Bronisław Kocur[60]
- Name in native language: Adam Bronisław Kocur[61]
FAQs
Where was Adam Kocur born?
Adam Kocur was born in Kuźnia Raciborska[2].
Where did Adam Kocur die?
Adam Kocur passed away in Frankfurt[4].
What did Adam Kocur do for work?
Adam Kocur worked as a Catholic priest[5], politician[6], jurist[7], Latin Catholic priest[8], and soldier[9].
Where did Adam Kocur go to school?
Adam Kocur was educated at Jagiellonian University[17] and University of Wrocław[18].
What awards did Adam Kocur receive?
Honors received include Cross of Independence with Swords[19], Gold Cross of Merit[20], Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21], and Cross on the Silesian Ribbon of Valor and Merit[22].