Karol Pniak

Polish flying ace (1910–1980)
Person human Q4332464
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Karol Pniak

Summary

Karol Pniak is a human[1]. Born in Jaworzno[2], he… he was born on January 26, 1910[3]. He passed away in Kraków[4]. He died on October 17, 1980[5]. He worked as a flying ace[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Karol Pniak was born in Jaworzno[2].
  • Karol Pniak died in Kraków[4].
  • Karol Pniak was born on January 26, 1910[3].
  • Karol Pniak died on October 17, 1980[5].
  • Karol Pniak held citizenship in Poland[9].
  • Karol Pniak's professions included flying ace[6].
  • Karol Pniak worked as a military officer[7].
  • Karol Pniak was educated at Aviation Cadet School in Dęblin[10].
  • Karol Pniak received the Distinguished Flying Cross[11].
  • Karol Pniak received the Airman's Cross[12].
  • Karol Pniak received the Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[13].
  • Karol Pniak received the Bronze Cross of Merit[14].
  • Karol Pniak received the Cross of Valour[15].
  • Karol Pniak received the Medal of Victory and Freedom 1945[16].
  • Karol Pniak is recorded as male[17].
  • Karol Pniak's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Karol Pniak's military branch is recorded as Polish Air Force (1918-1939)[19].
  • Karol Pniak's Commons category is recorded as Karol Pniak[20].
  • Karol Pniak's military, police or special rank is recorded as sub-lieutenant[21].
  • Karol Pniak's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[22].
  • Karol Pniak's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[23].
  • Karol Pniak's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[24].
  • Karol Pniak was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Karol Pniak's family name is recorded as Pniak[26].
  • Karol Pniak's given name is recorded as Karol[27].

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Origins and Family

Karol Pniak's place of birth was Jaworzno[2]. He was born on January 26, 1910[3].

Education

Karol Pniak's education included a stint at Aviation Cadet School in Dęblin[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include flying ace[6] and military officer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[11], a cross[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1918[30]; Airman's Cross[12], a military decoration[31], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[32], founded in 1941[33]; Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[13]; Bronze Cross of Merit[14]; Cross of Valour[15], a courage award[34], in Poland[35], founded in 1920[36]; and Medal of Victory and Freedom 1945[16], a campaign medal[37], in Poland[38], founded in 1945[39].

Death and Burial

Karol Pniak died on October 17, 1980[5]. He died in Kraków[4].

Why It Matters

Karol Pniak ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Karol Pniak born?

Karol Pniak's place of birth was Jaworzno[2].

Where did Karol Pniak die?

Karol Pniak died in Kraków[4].

What did Karol Pniak do for work?

Karol Pniak worked as flying ace[6] and military officer[7].

Where did Karol Pniak go to school?

Karol Pniak was educated at Aviation Cadet School in Dęblin[10].

What awards did Karol Pniak receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[11], Airman's Cross[12], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[13], and Bronze Cross of Merit[14].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . squadron leader. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank sub-lieutenant, lieutenant, captain +1
    Given name Karol
    Family name Pniak
    Country of citizenship Poland
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32086|batch #32086]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (28)"
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