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Olgierd (name)
Olgierd is a Polish masculine given name. Individuals with the name Olgierd include: * Olgierd Ciepły (1936–2007), Polish hammer thrower * Olgierd Darżynkiewicz (1923–2000), Polish sports shooter *Karol Olgierd Borchardt (1905–1986), Polish writer and captain of the Polish Merchant Marines *Olgierd Geblewicz (born 1972), Polish politician *Olgierd Łukaszewicz Olgierd Łukaszewicz (born 7 September 1946) is a Polish film actor. He has appeared in more than 60 films since his 1969 graduation from the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in Kraków. Between 2002 and 2005, he was the President of ... (born 1946), Polish film actor * Olgierd Moskalewicz (born 1974), Polish soccer player * Olgierd Porebski (1922–1995), Polish-born British fencer * Olgierd Stański (born 1973), Polish discus thrower * Olgierd Straszyński (1903–1971), Polish conductor * Olgierd Zienkiewicz (1921–2009), British academic, mathematician and civil engineer References {{given name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poland
Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative provinces called voivodeships, covering an area of . Poland has a population of over 38 million and is the fifth-most populous member state of the European Union. Warsaw is the nation's capital and largest metropolis. Other major cities include Kraków, Wrocław, Łódź, Poznań, Gdańsk, and Szczecin. Poland has a temperate transitional climate and its territory traverses the Central European Plain, extending from Baltic Sea in the north to Sudeten and Carpathian Mountains in the south. The longest Polish river is the Vistula, and Poland's highest point is Mount Rysy, situated in the Tatra mountain range of the Carpathians. The country is bordered by Lithuania and Russia to the northeast, Belarus and Ukraine to the east, Slovakia and the Czech Republic to the south, and Germany to the west. It also shares maritime boundaries with Denmark a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polish Language
Polish (Polish: ''język polski'', , ''polszczyzna'' or simply ''polski'', ) is a West Slavic language of the Lechitic group written in the Latin script. It is spoken primarily in Poland and serves as the native language of the Poles. In addition to being the official language of Poland, it is also used by the Polish diaspora. There are over 50 million Polish speakers around the world. It ranks as the sixth most-spoken among languages of the European Union. Polish is subdivided into regional dialects The term dialect (from Latin , , from the Ancient Greek word , 'discourse', from , 'through' and , 'I speak') can refer to either of two distinctly different types of linguistic phenomena: One usage refers to a variety of a language that is a ... and maintains strict T–V distinction pronouns, Honorifics (linguistics), honorifics, and various forms of formalities when addressing individuals. The traditional 32-letter Polish alphabet has nine additions (''ą'', ''ć'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Algirdas (name)
Algirdas is a Lithuanian male given name, derived from the Lithuanian terms ''al'' ("each, every") and ''gandas'' ("news, rumor") or ''girdintis'' ("hearing").''Lithuanian Names''"Etymology: Lithuanian First Names". Retrieved on 12 January 2016. Variants of the name include Algis and Elgirdas. Algirdas may refer to: * Algirdas (1296–1377), Grand Duke of Lithuania * Algirdas Brazauskas (1932–2010), Lithuanian politician, President and Prime Minister * Algirdas Budrys (born 1939), Lithuanian musician *Algirdas Butkevičius (born 1958), Lithuanian politician and Prime Minister * Algirdas Endriukaitis (born 1936), Lithuanian politician *Algirdas Julien Greimas (1917–1992), French literary scholar *Algirdas Kaušpėdas (born 1953), Lithuanian musician and architect *Algirdas Klimaitis (1923–1988), Lithuanian paramilitary commander * Algirdas Kumža (born 1956), Lithuanian politician *Algirdas Lauritėnas (1932–2001), Lithuanian basketball player * Algirdas Linkevičius (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Algis
Algis is a Lithuanian male given name, an abbreviation of Algimantas. Notable people with the name include: *Algis Budrys (1931–2008), Lithuanian-American science fiction author, editor and critic *Algis Ignatavicius (born 1931), Lithuanian-Australian basketball player *Algis Jankauskas (born 1982), Lithuanian footballer *Algis Kizys (born 1960), American bass guitarist *Algis Matulionis (born 1947), actor and screenwriter *Algis Oleknavicius (born 1947), cyclist *Algis Skačkauskas (1955–2009), Lithuanian painter *Algis Uždavinys Algis Uždavinys (1962–2010) was a prolific Lithuanian philosopher and scholar. His work pioneered the hermeneutical comparative study of Egyptian and Greek religions, especially their esoteric relations to Semitic religions, and in particular ... (1962–2010), Lithuanian philosopher and scholar {{given name Lithuanian masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A '' Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or '' gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names and re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olgierd Ciepły
Olgierd Ciepły (28 March 1936 – 5 January 2007) was a Polish athlete. He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad ( it, Giochi della XVII Olimpiade) and commonly known as Rome 1960 ( it, Roma 1960), were an international multi-sport event held ... and the 1964 Summer Olympics. References External links * 1936 births 2007 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1960 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1964 Summer Olympics Polish male hammer throwers Olympic athletes for Poland People from Myadzyel District Zawisza Bydgoszcz athletes 20th-century Polish men 21st-century Polish men {{Poland-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olgierd Darżynkiewicz
Olgierd Darżynkiewicz (8 March 1923 – 28 February 2000) was a Polish sports shooter. He competed in the trap event at the 1952 Summer Olympics The 1952 Summer Olympics ( fi, Kesäolympialaiset 1952; sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1952), officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad ( fi, XV olympiadin kisat; sv, Den XV olympiadens spel) and commonly known as Helsinki 1952 ( sv, Helsin .... References 1923 births 2000 deaths Polish male sport shooters Olympic shooters for Poland Shooters at the 1952 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Białystok {{Poland-sportshooting-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karol Olgierd Borchardt
Karol Olgierd Borchardt ( 25 March 1905 – 20 May 1986 ) was a Polish writer and captain of the Polish Merchant Marine. Biography Born to Polish parents in Moscow, Karol Borchardt spent the vast majority of his life in Gdynia and died there in 1986. Borchardt gained a place in history of the Polish Merchant Marine, as an officer on Polish transatlantic liners and training sail ships. During World War II he served on two Polish liners converted into troop transports (the m/v PIłSUDSKI and the m/v CHROBRY), and survived the loss of both. After the war he trained two generations of Polish officers. While demanding, he had a reputation as a warm-hearted and understanding teacher, and an excellent lecturer. He also became famous as the writer and chronicler of i/a Polish passenger liners. Borchardt was a very tall and strong man, and continued to practice sports into his elder years. Works Borchardt's books are tributes to his captains – Mamert Stankiewicz and Eustazy Borko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olgierd Geblewicz
Olgierd Geblewicz (born 15 October 1972 in Goleniów) is a Polish politician, the marshal of the West Pomeranian voivodeship (from 2010). In the years 2008–2010 he was a chairman of the West Pomeranian Regional Assembly. Early life Olgierd Geblewicz was born on 15 October 1972 in Goleniów. He graduated in law at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Szczecin and in economics at The West Pomeranian Business School. He has also completed postgraduate studies in Enterprise Management at the Faculty of Management at the University of Warsaw. For 13 years he worked in the municipal sector (almost four years as the president of Sewage and Water Supply Plant in Szczecin). He is a member of the supervisory board of ''Goleniów Waterworks and Sewerage Company.'' Political career In 2001 he has joined the Civic Platform. In the local elections in 2002, he was elected to the Goleniów City Council. In 2006 he was elected to West Pomeranian Regional Assembly (h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olgierd Łukaszewicz
Olgierd Łukaszewicz (born 7 September 1946) is a Polish film actor. He has appeared in more than 60 films since his 1969 graduation from the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in Kraków. Between 2002 and 2005, he was the President of the Polish Union of Stage Actors (Związek Artystów Scen Polskich). Selected filmography * 1970: '' Salt of the Black Earth'' (''Sól ziemi czarnej'') as Gabriel Basista * 1972: '' Pearl in the Crown'' (''Perła w koronie'') as Jaś * 1972: '' The Wedding'' (''Wesele'') as Phantom * 1977: '' The Story of Sin'' (''Dzieje grzechu'') as Zygmunt Szczerbic * 1975: '' Nights and Days'' (''Noce i dnie'') as Janusz Ostrzeński * 1978: '' Jörg Ratgeb – Painter'' as Bishop * 1981: ''Fever'' (''Gorączka: Dzieje jednego pocisku'') as Marek * 1982: ''Interrogation'' (''Przesłuchanie'') as Konstnty * 1984: '' Sexmission'' (''Seksmisja'') as Albert Starski * 1986: ''Boris Godunov'' as Mikolaj Czernikowski * 1987: ''Magnat'' as Franzel * 1987: ''K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olgierd Moskalewicz
Olgierd Moskalewicz (born 16 February 1974 in Połczyn Zdrój) is a Polish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Career Club In 2001, he had a brief spell with Diyarbakırspor in the Turkish Süper Lig, appearing in two league matches. National team Moskalewicz made one appearance for the Poland national football team against Iceland in 2000. Honours ;Wisła Kraków *Ekstraklasa: 1998–99, 2000–01 *Polish Cup: 2001–02 * Polish League Cup: 2000–01 *Polish Super Cup The Polish Super Cup (, ) is an annually held match between the champions of the Ekstraklasa and the Polish Cup winners or, if the Ekstraklasa champions also win the Polish Cup, the Cup's runners-up. As of 2021, the Polish Super Cup has been pl ...: 2001 References External links * 1974 births Living people Polish footballers Poland men's international footballers Pogoń Szczecin players Widzew Łódź players Wisła Kraków players Zagłębie Lubin players Arka G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olgierd Porebski
Olgierd Porebski (6 September 1922 – June 1995) was a British fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1952 Events January–February * January 26 – Black Saturday in Egypt: Rioters burn Cairo's central business district, targeting British and upper-class Egyptian businesses. * February 6 ** Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, becomes m ... and 1956 Summer Olympics. References 1922 births 1995 deaths British male fencers Olympic fencers for Great Britain Fencers at the 1952 Summer Olympics Fencers at the 1956 Summer Olympics Polish emigrants to the United Kingdom {{UK-fencing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
