Jan Brandys

Catholic military chaplain of the Polish army (1886-1970)
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Jan Brandys

Summary

Jan Brandys is a human[1]. Born in Pawłowice[2], he… he was born on November 13, 1886[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on February 27, 1970[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and Catholic priest[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Pawłowice[2], Jan Brandys…
  • Jan Brandys died in London[4].
  • Jan Brandys was born on November 13, 1886[3].
  • Jan Brandys died on February 27, 1970[5].
  • Jan Brandys held citizenship in Poland[8].
  • Polish was Jan Brandys's native language[9].
  • Jan Brandys's professions included military officer[6].
  • Jan Brandys worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Jan Brandys was educated at University of Wrocław[10].
  • Jan Brandys received the Cross of Independence with Swords[11].
  • Jan Brandys received the Gold Cross of Merit‎[12].
  • Jan Brandys received the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[13].
  • Jan Brandys received the Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[14].
  • Jan Brandys received the Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[15].
  • Jan Brandys received the Cross on the Silesian Ribbon of Valor and Merit[16].
  • Jan Brandys's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].
  • Jan Brandys is recorded as male[18].
  • Jan Brandys's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Jan Brandys's Commons category is recorded as Jan Brandys[20].
  • Jan Brandys's diocese is recorded as Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Katowice[21].
  • Jan Brandys's family name is recorded as Brandys[22].
  • Jan Brandys's given name is recorded as Jan[23].
  • Jan Brandys's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Polish[24].
  • Jan Brandys's sibling is recorded as Paweł Brandys[25].

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Origins and Family

Jan Brandys's place of birth was Pawłowice[2]. He was born on November 13, 1886[3]. Polish was his native language[9].

Education

Jan Brandys was educated at University of Wrocław[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and Catholic priest[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Independence with Swords[11]; Gold Cross of Merit‎[12]; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[13], a grade of an order[26], in Poland[27]; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[14], a grade of an order[28], in Poland[29]; Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[15], a grade of an order[30], in Poland[31]; and Cross on the Silesian Ribbon of Valor and Merit[16], a decoration[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1921[34].

Personal Life

Jan Brandys's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].

Death and Burial

Jan Brandys died on February 27, 1970[5]. He died in London[4].

FAQs

Where was Jan Brandys born?

Jan Brandys was born in Pawłowice[2].

Where did Jan Brandys die?

Jan Brandys died in London[4].

What did Jan Brandys do for work?

Jan Brandys worked as military officer[6] and Catholic priest[7].

Where did Jan Brandys go to school?

Jan Brandys was educated at University of Wrocław[10].

What awards did Jan Brandys receive?

Honors received include Cross of Independence with Swords[11], Gold Cross of Merit‎[12], Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[13], and Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[14].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Brandys
    Place of birth Pawłowice
    Wikidata description Catholic military chaplain of the Polish army (1886-1970)
    Native language Polish
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