Karol Wojtyła

officer of the Polish Army, father of pope John Paul II (1879–1941)
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Karol Wojtyła

Summary

Karol Wojtyła is a human[1]. Born in Lipnik[2], he… he was born on July 18, 1879[3]. He died in Kraków[4]. He died on February 18, 1941[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and soldier[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Karol Wojtyła was born in Lipnik[2].
  • Karol Wojtyła's place of birth was Bielsko-Biała[9].
  • Karol Wojtyła died in Kraków[4].
  • Karol Wojtyła was born on July 18, 1879[3].
  • Karol Wojtyła died on February 18, 1941[5].
  • Karol Wojtyła is buried at Rakowicki Cemetery[10].
  • Karol Wojtyła's father was Maciej Wojtyla[11].
  • Karol Wojtyła's mother was Anna Przeczek[12].
  • Karol Wojtyła was married to Emilia Wojtyła[13].
  • A child of Karol Wojtyła was Edmund Wojtyła[14].
  • A child of Karol Wojtyła was John Paul II[15].
  • Karol Wojtyła held citizenship in Poland[16].
  • Karol Wojtyła worked as a military officer[6].
  • Karol Wojtyła's professions included soldier[7].
  • Karol Wojtyła is recorded as male[17].
  • Karol Wojtyła's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Karol Wojtyła's military branch is recorded as Austro-Hungarian Army[19].
  • Karol Wojtyła's military branch is recorded as Polish Land Forces[20].
  • Karol Wojtyła's military branch is recorded as 12th Infantry Regiment[21].
  • Karol Wojtyła is part of Emilia and Karol Wojtyła[22].
  • Karol Wojtyła's Commons category is recorded as Karol Wojtyła (senior)[23].
  • Karol Wojtyła's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[24].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25].
  • Karol Wojtyła was part of the conflict World War I[26].
  • Karol Wojtyła's family name is recorded as Wojtyła[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Lipnik[2], a dzielnica[28], in Poland[29] and Bielsko-Biała[9], a city with powiat rights in Poland[30], in Poland[31], founded in 1312[32]. Karol Wojtyła was born on July 18, 1879[3]. His father was Maciej Wojtyla[11]. His mother was Anna Przeczek[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and soldier[7].

Personal Life

Karol Wojtyła was married to Emilia Wojtyła[13]. Children include Edmund Wojtyła[14], a physician[33], 1906–1932[34], of Austria–Hungary[35] and John Paul II[15], a transitional deacon[36], 1920–2005[37], of Poland[38], awarded the Order of the Smile[39], specialised in Petrine ministry[40].

Death and Burial

Karol Wojtyła died on February 18, 1941[5]. He died in Kraków[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25]. He is buried at Rakowicki Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Karol Wojtyła has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was Karol Wojtyła born?

Karol Wojtyła's place of birth was Lipnik[2].

Where did Karol Wojtyła die?

Karol Wojtyła passed away in Kraków[4].

Who were Karol Wojtyła's parents?

Karol Wojtyła's father was Maciej Wojtyla[11]. Karol Wojtyła's mother was Anna Przeczek[12].

Who was Karol Wojtyła married to?

Karol Wojtyła's spouses include Emilia Wojtyła[13].

What did Karol Wojtyła do for work?

Karol Wojtyła worked as military officer[6] and soldier[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . notablebiographies.com. notablebiographies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . catholic.org. catholic.org. Provenance: 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
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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