Władysław Anders
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Summary
Władysław Anders was born in Błonie[1]. He died in London[2]. He worked as a military officer[3], politician[4], career soldier[5], military commander[6], and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,654 views/month, #7,098 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Polish Cemetery at Monte Cassino[9]
- Spouse: Irena Anders[10]
- Child: Anna Maria Anders[11]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[12], Poland[13]
- Native language: Polish[14]
- Ethnic group: Baltic Germans[15]
- Position held: commander-in-chief[16], General Inspector of the Armed Forces[17]
- Educated at: Riga Technical University[18]
- Award received: Order of the White Eagle[19], Decade of Independence Regained[20], Commander of the Order of Military Virtue[21], Knight's Cross of the Virtuti Militari[22], Gold Cross of the Virtuti Militari[23], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[24], Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[25], Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[26], Cross of Valour[27], Gold Cross of Merit[28], Commemorative Medal for the War of 1918–1921[29], Cross of Independence[30], Monte Cassino Commemorative Cross[31], Wound Decoration[32]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[33], Catholicism[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Military branch: Imperial Russian Army[36], Polish Armed Forces in the East[37], Greater Polish Army[38], Army of the Second Polish Republic[39], 2nd Polish Corps[40], Polish Armed Forces in the West[41]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Władysław Anders include 2nd Polish Corps[42], a corps[43], in Soviet Union[44], founded in 1941[45] and WPB Anders[46], a combat vehicle family[47].
Why It Matters
Władysław Anders has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Entities named for him include 2nd Polish Corps[42], a corps[43], in Soviet Union[44], founded in 1941[45] and WPB Anders[46], a combat vehicle family[47].
FAQs
Where was Władysław Anders born?
Władysław Anders's place of birth was Błonie[1].
Where did Władysław Anders die?
Władysław Anders died in London[2].
Who was Władysław Anders married to?
Władysław Anders's spouses include Irena Anders[10].
What did Władysław Anders do for work?
Władysław Anders worked as a military officer[3], politician[4], career soldier[5], military commander[6], and military personnel[7].
Where did Władysław Anders go to school?
Władysław Anders was educated at Riga Technical University[18].
What awards did Władysław Anders receive?
Honors received include Order of the White Eagle[19], Decade of Independence Regained[20], Commander of the Order of Military Virtue[21], and Knight's Cross of the Virtuti Militari[22].