Władysław Sikorski

Polish military and political leader (1881-1943)
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Władysław Sikorski
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Summary

Władysław Sikorski was born on May 20, 1881[1], in Tuszów Narodowy[2]. He died on July 4, 1943[3], in Gibraltar[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and head of government[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,882 views/month, #6,999 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: St. Leonard's Crypt[9]
  • Spouse: Helena Sikorska[10]
  • Child: Zofia Leśniowska[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Poland[12]
  • Position held: Prime Minister of Poland[13], General Inspector of the Armed Forces[14]
  • Educated at: Lviv Polytechnic[15]
  • Award received: Order of the White Eagle[16], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[17], Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania[18], Order of the Cross of Grunwald, 1st class[19], Decade of Independence Regained[20], Commander of the Order of Military Virtue[21], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[22], Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[23], Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[24], Cross of Valour[25], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], Grand Cross of the Order of the Aztec Eagle[27], Gold Cross of Merit‎[28], Army of Central Lithuania Cross of Merit[29]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[30]
  • Sex or gender: male[31]
  • Member of political party: independent politician[32], Front Morges[33]
  • Commons category: Władysław Sikorski[34]
  • Military, police or special rank: general[35], General of the branch[36]
  • Cause of death: 1943 Gibraltar B-24 crash[37]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[38], World War II[39]
  • Family name: Sikorski[40]
  • Given name: Władysław[41], Eugeniusz[42]
  • Pseudonym: Karol Pomorski[43]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Władysław Sikorski[44]
  • Commons gallery: Władysław Sikorski[45]

Why It Matters

Władysław Sikorski has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Władysław Sikorski born?

Władysław Sikorski's place of birth was Tuszów Narodowy[2].

Where did Władysław Sikorski die?

Władysław Sikorski died in Gibraltar[4].

Who was Władysław Sikorski married to?

Władysław Sikorski's spouses include Helena Sikorska[10].

What did Władysław Sikorski do for work?

Władysław Sikorski worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and head of government[7].

Where did Władysław Sikorski go to school?

Władysław Sikorski was educated at Lviv Polytechnic[15].

What awards did Władysław Sikorski receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Eagle[16], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[17], Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania[18], and Order of the Cross of Grunwald, 1st class[19].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [33] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  32. [35] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  34. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  42. [43] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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