Władysław Bortnowski

Polish historian and general
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Summary

Władysław Bortnowski was born on November 12, 1891[1], in Radom[2]. He died on November 21, 1966[3], in Glen Cove[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], historian[6], and physician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (416 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Poland[10]
  • Educated at: Jagiellonian University[11]
  • Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[12], Cross of the Order of Lāčplēšis, 3rd class[13], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[14], Decade of Independence Regained[15], Cross of Independence[16], Gold Cross of Merit‎[17], Commemorative Medal for the War of 1918–1921[18], Army of Central Lithuania Cross of Merit[19], Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[20], Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[22], Commemorative Badge of the Inspector General of the Armed Forces[23], Cross of Valour[24], Badge of Honour of the Air and Chemical Defense League[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Military branch: Infantry of Second Polish Republic[27]
  • Commons category: Władysław Bortnowski[28]
  • Military, police or special rank: divisional general[29], general[30]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[31], World War I[32], Polish–Ukrainian War[33], Polish–Soviet War[34]
  • Family name: Bortnowski[35]
  • Given name: Władysław[36]
  • Allegiance: Austria–Hungary[37]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[38]
  • Name in native language: Władysław Bortnowsky[39]
  • Different from: Władysław Bortnowski (historyk)[40]
  • P14974: 1660[41]

Why It Matters

Władysław Bortnowski has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Władysław Bortnowski born?

Władysław Bortnowski was born in Radom[2].

Where did Władysław Bortnowski die?

Władysław Bortnowski passed away in Glen Cove[4].

What did Władysław Bortnowski do for work?

Władysław Bortnowski worked as a military officer[5], historian[6], and physician[7].

Where did Władysław Bortnowski go to school?

Władysław Bortnowski was educated at Jagiellonian University[11].

What awards did Władysław Bortnowski receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[12], Cross of the Order of Lāčplēšis, 3rd class[13], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[14], and Decade of Independence Regained[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [30] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image commons → —
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    Different from → Władysław Bortnowski (historyk)
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  2. 15w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Internetowy polski słownik biograficzny id → wladyslaw-bortnowski-gen-wiesz, wladyslaw-bortnowski-1891-1966-general-dywizji-wp-wiesz
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ Internetowy polski słownik biograficzny id: wladyslaw-bortnowski-1891-1966-general-dywizji-wp-wiesz, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/259966|batch #259966]]"
  3. 21w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → military officer, historian, physician
    Military, police or special rank → divisional general, general
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Jagiellonian University
    Place of birth → Radom
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Polish
    Military branch → Infantry of Second Polish Republic
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32083|batch #32083]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (25)"
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