Franciszek Sikorski
Polish general (1889-1940)
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Summary
Franciszek Sikorski was born on October 4, 1889[1], in Lviv[2]. He died on 1940[3] in Kharkiv[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Child: Ada Fighiera-Sikorska[7]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[8]
- Award received: Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[9], Cross of Independence[10], Cross of Valour[11], Gold Cross of Merit[12], Commemorative Medal for the War of 1918–1921[13], September Campaign Cross[14], Victory Medal[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Military branch: Infantry of Second Polish Republic[17]
- Commons category: Franciszek Sikorski[18]
- Military, police or special rank: general[19]
- Cause of death: execution by shooting[20]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[21], World War I[22]
- Family name: Sikorski[23]
- Given name: Franciszek[24]
- Described by source: Polish Biographical Dictionary[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[26]
- P14974: 18056[27]
Why It Matters
Franciszek Sikorski has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Franciszek Sikorski born?
Franciszek Sikorski was born in Lviv[2].
Where did Franciszek Sikorski die?
Franciszek Sikorski died in Kharkiv[4].
What did Franciszek Sikorski do for work?
Franciszek Sikorski worked as a military officer[5].
What awards did Franciszek Sikorski receive?
Honors received include Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[9], Cross of Independence[10], Cross of Valour[11], and Gold Cross of Merit[12].