Krystyna Skarbek

Polish spy (1908–1952)
Person human Q717294
Krystyna Skarbek
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Krystyna Skarbek

Summary

Krystyna Skarbek is a human[1]. Born in Warsaw[2], she… she was born on +1908-05-01T00:00:00Z[3]. She passed away in London[4]. She died on +1952-06-15T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a spy[6], SOE agent[7], maid[8], salesperson[9], and switchboard operator[10]. She ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,050 views/month, #6,347 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Krystyna Skarbek's place of birth was Warsaw[2].
  • Krystyna Skarbek passed away in London[4].
  • Krystyna Skarbek died in Kensington[12].
  • Krystyna Skarbek was born on +1908-05-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Krystyna Skarbek was born on +1908-05-00T00:00:00Z[13].
  • Krystyna Skarbek died on +1952-06-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green[14].
  • Krystyna Skarbek was married to Jerzy Giżycki[15].
  • Krystyna Skarbek held citizenship in Poland[16].
  • Krystyna Skarbek held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Krystyna Skarbek's professions included spy[6].
  • Krystyna Skarbek's professions included SOE agent[7].
  • Krystyna Skarbek worked as a maid[8].
  • Krystyna Skarbek worked as a salesperson[9].
  • Krystyna Skarbek's professions included switchboard operator[10].
  • Krystyna Skarbek worked as a crew member[18].
  • Krystyna Skarbek's field of work was espionage[19].
  • Krystyna Skarbek's field of work was intelligence agency[20].
  • Among Krystyna Skarbek's employers was Special Operations Executive[21].
  • Krystyna Skarbek received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[22].
  • Krystyna Skarbek received the George Medal[23].
  • Krystyna Skarbek received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[24].
  • Krystyna Skarbek's image is recorded as Krystyna Skarbek alias Jacqueline Armand 1945.png[25].
  • Krystyna Skarbek is recorded as female[26].
  • Krystyna Skarbek's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Warsaw[2], Krystyna Skarbek… Recorded date of birth include +1908-05-01T00:00:00Z[3] and +1908-05-00T00:00:00Z[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include spy[6], SOE agent[7], maid[8], salesperson[9], switchboard operator[10], and crew member[18]. Fields of work include espionage[19] and intelligence agency[20], a government agency[28]. Krystyna Skarbek was employed by Special Operations Executive[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[22], a grade of an order[29], in United Kingdom[30]; George Medal[23], a courage award[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1940[33]; and Croix de guerre 1939–1945[24], a courage award[34], in France[35], founded in 1939[36].

Personal Life

Krystyna Skarbek was married to Jerzy Giżycki[15].

Death and Burial

Krystyna Skarbek died on +1952-06-15T00:00:00Z[5]. Recorded place of death include London[4], a metropolis[37], in Roman Empire[38], founded in 0047[39] and Kensington[12], an area of London[40], in United Kingdom[41]. The cause of death was stabbing[42]. Burial took place at St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green[14].

Why It Matters

Krystyna Skarbek ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,050 views/month, #6,347 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Krystyna Skarbek born?

Krystyna Skarbek's place of birth was Warsaw[2].

Where did Krystyna Skarbek die?

Krystyna Skarbek died in London[4].

Who was Krystyna Skarbek married to?

Krystyna Skarbek's spouses include Jerzy Giżycki[15].

What did Krystyna Skarbek do for work?

Krystyna Skarbek worked as spy[6], SOE agent[7], maid[8], salesperson[9], and switchboard operator[10].

What awards did Krystyna Skarbek receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[22], George Medal[23], and Croix de guerre 1939–1945[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [25] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Courrier international. Retrieved . courrierinternational.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Courrier international. Retrieved . courrierinternational.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Courrier international. Retrieved . courrierinternational.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . es.wikipedia.org. es.wikipedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Courrier international. Retrieved . courrierinternational.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Courrier international. Retrieved . courrierinternational.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Courrier international. Retrieved . courrierinternational.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Courrier international. Retrieved . courrierinternational.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . es.wikipedia.org. es.wikipedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . nationalarchives.gov.uk. nationalarchives.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Le Monde. siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [42] . Courrier international. Retrieved . courrierinternational.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Courrier international. Retrieved . courrierinternational.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . courrierinternational.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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