Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin (b. February 22 or March 1, 1810 ↓ in Zelazowa Wola , d. Oct. 17, 1849 in Paris) - Polish composer and pianist . Since September 1831 he settled in France.

Chopin is considered one of the most important Romantic composers , as well as one of the most important Polish composers in history. He was one of the most famous pianists of his time, often called the poet of the piano . Element characteristic of the works of Chopin is a deeper expression and stylistic patterns derive from Polish folk music.

Maria Salome Sklodowska-Curie (born November 7, 1867 in Warsaw, died July 4, 1934 in Passy) - physicist, chemist, twice winner of the Nobel Prize. In 1891, Maria Sklodowska went to the Polish (Polish Kingdom) to Paris to continue his studies at the Sorbonne (the Polish territories in the nineteenth century, women could not study, and even in France it was a rare [3]); then she developed her scientific career there. It was the forerunner of a new branch of chemistry - Radiochemistry. Her accomplishments include: development of the theory of radioactivity, radioactive isotope separation techniques and the discovery of two new elements - polonium and radium. On the initiative of the first study it was also carried out on the treatment of cancer using radioactivity. Twice awarded the Nobel Prize for scientific achievements, for the first time in 1903 in Physics with her husband and Henri Becquerel for his research on a phenomenon discovered by Becquerel of radioactivity, for the second time in 1911 in chemistry for the separation of pure radium and the study of the chemical properties of radioactive elements. She is the only woman who received this award twice, and also the only scholar in the history of the Nobel Prize honored in two different fields of natural sciences [b]. It is also the only woman who came to rest in the Paris Pantheon in recognition of achievements in the scientific field.

Nicolaus Copernicus was born February 19, 1473 in Torun , died May 24, 1543 in Frombork ) - Polish astronomer [b ] , author of De revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium ( On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres ) [c ] detailing and scientifically useful form heliocentric vision of the universe. Although the concept of heliocentrism appeared in ancient Greece ( the creator was Aristarchus of Samos [1 ] ), it is only the work of Copernicus made the turn and caused one of the most important scientific revolutions since ancient times, called the Copernican Revolution [ 2]. He was a Renaissance polymath , who in addition to astronomy also dealt with mathematics , law , economics , military strategy , astrology [d ] [3 ] was also a doctor and a translator. From 1495 Canon of Warmia , between 1503 and scholastic Wroclaw , and from 1510 Chancellor of the Chapter of Warmia .

Actually, Karol Jozef Wojtyla (born May 18, 1920 in Wadowice, died April 2, 2005 in Vatican) - Polish Roman Catholic bishop, auxiliary bishop of Krakow, then Archbishop of Krakow, Cardinal, deputy chairman of the Polish Bishops' Conference (1969-1978), 264. Pope and 6. The sovereign Vatican City State (October 16, 1978 - April 2, 2005), Knight of the Order of the White Eagle, the holy Catholic Church. Poet and polyglot, as well as actor, playwright and teacher. The philosopher of history, phenomenologist, mystic and a representative of Christian personalism. John Paul II was one of the most influential leaders of the twentieth century. His election to the papacy had a special influence on events in Eastern Europe and Asia in the 80s and 90s twentieth century. Greatly improved the relations of the Catholic Church with Judaism, Islam, with the Orthodox Church, the Anglican Communion. Its main objective, as repeatedly emphasized, was to preach the whole of humanity the message of God's mercy, handed down by Jesus Christ St. Faustina Kowalska, and thus prepare the world for his final coming.

Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817)The leader of the uprising in 1794 in defense of the Constitution of May 3 and sovereignty of the Polish state ( Kosciuszko Insurrection ) . His engineering skills and military distinguished himself during the Battle of Saratoga during the War of Independence of the United States .

Gdansk electrician with distinctive mustache was the founder of the "Solidarity" and the first non-communist Polish post-war president . His role in bringing about the disintegration of the post-war order in Europe and the end of the Cold War puts him alongside the form of John Paul II and Mikhail Gorbachev.

Born in Warsaw in 1928 , Zbigniew Brzezinski was an advisor to the US President . Security in 1977-1981 . In 1981 he was awarded by the President Medal of Freedom for his contribution to the normalization of US- Chinese relations , the creation of US security policy , and for their commitment to the fight for human rights.

Jozef PilsudskiUndoubtedly leading figure in Polish history of the first half of the twentieth century. At least twice his actions affected the fate of the entire European community : in November 1918 and the summer of 1920 years (1918 - recovery of independence by Poland , 1920 - halting the expansion of the Bolshevik Western Europe )

Release " Ballads and Romances " Polish national poet in 1822 opened an era of romanticism in Polish literature . The famous drama " Forefathers' Eve " ( 1823-1832 ), according to Mickiewicz's messianic concept , determines the special role of Poland - the Savior of nations , which equated the suffering of the Passion of Christ .

Novelist , playwright , author of " Ferdydurke " ( 1937) and other works of satirical . The theme of his work is the innate immaturity of human nature.

The poet and translator , one of the few women awarded the Nobel Prize in literature ( 1996). Her initial works were created even in the spirit of socialist realism. Of particular note are the later works Szymborska , overflowing pessimistic reflection on the future of man , captured in a deceptively daily and heavily ironic form.

Polish biochemist origin. He studied in Berlin and Berne, then he took a research in various centers in Paris, Berlin and London. During World War I moved to the United States, received US citizenship in 1920 . Researcher vitamins, discovered and isolated from rice bran first vitamin B1. He predicted that a lack of vitamins can cause diseases such as scurvy . He has also conducted research on hormones and causes of cancer , diabetes and ulcers. He contributed to improve the way the production of medicines and had created several new medications .

Ski jumper still the most popular Polish athlete. 4 -Hills- Tournament winner and gold medalist in ski flying Harrahowa . Repeatedly he won on the jumps in Salt Lake City, Spporo , Wilingen , Falnu , Trondheim or Holmenkolen . At the end of the season set a new record in Polanica Polish - 218.5 m . Two-time World Cup winner . He made ski jumping almost a national sport .

The most famous Polish heavyweight boxer . The highpoint of his amateur career was 111 victories in Europe , punctuated by a bronze medal at the Olympics in 1988 . As a professional boxer fought the best fighters in the world.

Winner of an Oscar for lifetime achievement in 2003, the father of modern Polish cinema , known especially for its magnificent screening of Polish literature. Placed at the forefront of the world's greatest directors, especially appreciated for his ability to create moving works in favor while the intellect viewer.

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