Jan Kapica

Polish Catholic priest, independence and teetotaler activist (1866–1930)
Person human Q11717913
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Summary

Jan Kapica was born on February 2, 1866[1], in Miedźna[2]. He died on September 10, 1930[3], in Tychy[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and politician[6].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Tychy[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Poland[8]
  • Award received: Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice[9], Gold Cross of Merit‎[10]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Commons category: Jan Kapica[13]
  • Diocese: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Katowice[14]
  • Family name: Kapica[15]
  • Given name: Jan[16]
  • Described by source: Polish Biographical Dictionary[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[18]
  • P14974: 8052[19]

FAQs

Where was Jan Kapica born?

Jan Kapica's place of birth was Miedźna[2].

Where did Jan Kapica die?

Jan Kapica passed away in Tychy[4].

What did Jan Kapica do for work?

Jan Kapica worked as a Catholic priest[5] and politician[6].

What awards did Jan Kapica receive?

Honors received include Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice[9] and Gold Cross of Merit‎[10].

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  5. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 2
    P14974 → 8052
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'pl']
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 6w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-09-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → Catholic priest, politician
    "/* wbsetreference-add:2| */ Occupation: Catholic priest"
  3. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → Catholic priest, politician
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  4. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Jan
    National library of poland mms id → 9810610426605606
    Described by source → Polish Biographical Dictionary
    Sex or gender → male
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