Jan Piwnik
Polish Army officer (1912–1944)
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Summary
Jan Piwnik was born on August 12, 1912[1], in Janowice[2]. He died on June 16, 1944[3], in Jeŭlašy[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Second Polish Republic[7]
- Award received: Gold Cross of the Virtuti Militari[8], Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[9], Bronze Cross of Merit[10], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Military branch: Artillery of Second Polish Republic[13], Armia Krajowa[14]
- Commons category: Jan Piwnik[15]
- Military, police or special rank: captain[16]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[17]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[18]
- Family name: Piwnik[19]
- Given name: Jan[20]
- Described by source: Polish Biographical Dictionary[21]
- Military casualty classification: killed in action[22]
- P14974: 15629[23]
Why It Matters
Jan Piwnik is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Jan Piwnik born?
Jan Piwnik's place of birth was Janowice[2].
Where did Jan Piwnik die?
Jan Piwnik died in Jeŭlašy[4].
What did Jan Piwnik do for work?
Jan Piwnik worked as a military officer[5].
What awards did Jan Piwnik receive?
Honors received include Gold Cross of the Virtuti Militari[8], Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[9], Bronze Cross of Merit[10], and Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[11].