Rafał is the Polish form of the male given name

Raphael Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, better known as Raphael (; or ; March 28 or April 6, 1483April 6, 1520), was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. His work is admired for its clarity of form, ease of composition, and visual a ...

. Rafał (Polish pronunciation: ) may refer to: *

Rafał Śliż Rafał Śliż (born 11 July 1983) is a Polish ski jumper. He made his Continental Cup debut in January 2004, his best result being a first place from Sapporo in January 2006 as well as two victories in Rovaniemi in December 2006. He also finish ...

(born 1983), Polish ski jumper * Rafał A. Ziemkiewicz (born 1964), Polish fiction author and journalist * Rafał Andraszak (born 1978), Polish footballer *

Rafał Augustyn (composer) Rafał Augustyn (born August 28, 1951, in Wrocław, Poland) is a composer of classical music, and a pianist, music critic, writer and scholar of Polish philology. As a composer he has written symphonies, chamber orchestra works, vocal and electronic ...

(born 1951), composer of classical music, pianist, music critic, writer and scholar of Polish philology *

Rafał Augustyn (racewalker) Rafał Augustyn (born 14 May 1984, in Dębica near Mielec) is a Polish race walker Racewalking, or race walking, is a long-distance discipline within the sport of athletics. Although a foot race, it is different from running in that one foot ...

(born 1984), Polish race walker * Rafał Berliński (born 1976), Polish footballer *

Rafał Blechacz Rafał Blechacz (; born 30 June 1985) is a Polish classical pianist who rose to fame after decisively winning the XV International Chopin Piano Competition in 2005. Biography Blechacz began piano lessons at the age of five, and enrolled in the ...

(born 1985), Polish classical pianist * Rafał Boguski (born 1984), Polish footballer *

Rafał Bruski Rafał Piotr Bruski (born 1 July 1962 in Bydgoszcz) is a Polish politician who is a president of Bydgoszcz (since 2010), was a Voivode of Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship (2007-2010) and a former Deputy- President of Bydgoszcz (2006-2007). Bruski ...

(born 1962), Polish politician, president of Bydgoszcz (2010) *

Rafał Brzozowski Rafał Brzozowski (born 8 June 1981) is a Polish singer and television presenter. His career started through participation in the first season of The Voice of Poland in 2011. He hosted the Polish version of Wheel of Fortune. Brzozowski attempt ...

(born 1981), Polish singer and TV presenter, represented

Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 Poland participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song "The Ride (Rafał Brzozowski song), The Ride" written by Joakim Övrenius, Thomas Karlsson, Clara Rubensson and Johan Mauritzson. The song was performed by Rafał Brzozowski, R ...

* Rafał Dębski (born 1969), Polish writer of fantasy, historic, sensational and criminal novels * Rafał de Weryha-Wysoczański, Ph.D., (born 1975), Polish art historian, genealogist and writer * Rafał Dobrowolski (born 1983), athlete from Poland, who competes in archery *

Rafał Dobrucki Rafał Dobrucki (born 27 December 1976 Poland) is a Polish former speedway rider. Career On 25 July 1999 he won the Continental Final, which formed part of the 2000 Speedway Grand Prix Qualification. He went on to qualify as a permanent rider ...

(born 1976), Polish speedway rider who was a permanent rider in 2000 Speedway Grand Prix * Rafał Dutkiewicz (born 1959), the current mayor of the city of Wrocław, Poland (since 2002) * Rafał Fedaczyński (born 1980), Polish race walker * Rafał Feinmesser (1895–?), Polish chess master * Rafał Gan-Ganowicz (1932–2002), a Polish mercenary, journalist, and activist * Rafał Głażewski (born 1980), Polish sprint canoeist who competed in the early to mid-2000s * Rafał Gikiewicz (born 1987), Polish footballer * Rafał Grodzicki (born 1983), Polish defender * Rafał Grotowski (born 1973), field hockey player from Poland * Rafał Grupiński (born 1952), Polish politician * Rafał Grzelak (born 1982), Polish footballer * Rafał Grzelak (born 1988) (born 1988), Polish footballer * Rafał Grzyb (born 1983), Polish footballer (midfielder) * Rafał Hadziewicz (1803–1883), Polish historical painter * Rafał Jackiewicz (born 1977), Polish professional boxer who fights in welterweight division * Rafał Jakubowicz (born 1974), visual artist * Rafał Janicki (born 1992), Polish footballer * Rafał Jaworski (born 1973), Polish historian and archivist * Rafał Jewtuch (born 1973), internationally notable Polish amateur snooker player * Rafał Kaczmarczyk (born 1972), retired Polish professional footballer * Rafał Kaczor (born 1982), Polish amateur boxer, represented Poland at flyweight at the 2008 Olympics * Rafał Kosik (born 1971), Polish science fiction writer * Rafał Kosznik (born 1983), Polish footballer * Rafał Kownacki (born 1980), Polish lawyer * Rafał Kozielewski (born 1976), Polish judoka * Rafał Kubacki (born 1967), Polish judoka * Rafał Kujawa (born 1988), Polish footballer *

Rafał Kurmański Rafał Kurmański (August 22, 1982 in Poland – May 30, 2004 in Zielona Góra, Poland) was a Polish speedway rider who was 2nd in 2001 Individual Under-19 European Championship. Speedway Grand Prix results Career Individual World ...

(1982–2004), Polish speedway rider * Rafał Kwieciński (born 1975), Polish footballer * Rafał Lasocki (born 1975), Polish professional footballer * Rafał Leszczyński (1526–1592) (1526–1592), voivode of the Brześć Kujawski Voivodeship from 1545 to 1550 * Rafał Leszczyński (1579–1636) (1579–1636), Polish-Lithuanian noble and Imperial count * Rafał Leszczyński (1650–1703) (1650–1703), Polish nobleman (szlachcic), father of King of Poland Stanisław I Leszczyński * Rafał Leszczyński (footballer) (born 1992), Polish goalkeeper * Rafał Muchacki (born 1955), Polish politician * Rafał Murawski (born 1981), Polish footballer (midfielder) * Rafał Niżnik (born 1974), Polish footballer * Rafał of Tarnów, Polish nobleman (szlachcic) *

Rafał Okoniewski Rafał Okoniewski (born 26 January 1980) is a Polish motorcycle speedway, speedway rider and is the only rider to win the Individual Speedway Junior European Championship, U-19 European Championship twice, in 1998 and 1999. He has been riding s ...

(born 1980), Polish speedway rider * Rafał Olbiński (born 1943), painter, illustrator and designer living in the USA *

Rafał Pankowski Rafał Pankowski (born 1976)Dr. Rafal Pankowski speaker profile

(born 1976), Polish sociologist and political scientist * Rafał Patyra (born 1974), Polish sport journalist who has worked in Telewizja Polska since 2003 * Rafał Pietrzak (born 1992), Polish footballer * Rafał Piotrowski (born 1985), Polish death metal vocalist * Rafał Piszcz (born 1940), Polish sprint canoeist * Rafał Ratajczyk (born 1983), Polish professional racing cyclist * Rafał Siemaszko (born 1986), Polish footballer * Rafał Stradomski (born 1958), Polish composer of contemporary classical music, pianist, and writer * Rafał Syska (born 1974), Polish film historian and writer * Rafał Szombierski (born 1982), Polish speedway rider * Rafał Szukała (born 1971), former butterfly swimmer from Poland, Olympic silver medallist * Rafał Szwed (born 1973), Polish professional footballer * Rafał Taubenschlag (1881–1958), Polish historian of law, a specialist in Roman law and papyrology * Rafał Ulatowski (born 1973), Polish football manager *

Rafał Wójcik Rafał Wójcik (born 18 September 1972 in Starachowice) is a Polish long-distance runner. Up to 2004 he specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He finished eighth at the 2002 European Championships and competed without reaching the final at ...

(born 1972), Polish long-distance runner * Rafał Wiechecki (born 1978), Polish politician * Rafał Wieruszewski (born 1981), Polish sprinter, specializes in the 400 metres * Rafał Wnuk (born 1967), Polish historian * Rafał Wojaczek (1945–1971), Polish poet of the postwar generation * Rafał Wolski (born 1992), Polish professional footballer

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