Marian Kukiel

Polish general, historian, social and political activist (1885-1973)
Person human Q2992233
Marian Kukiel
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Marian Kukiel

Summary

Marian Kukiel is a human[1]. Born in Dąbrowa Tarnowska[2], he… he was born on May 15, 1885[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on August 15, 1973[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], historian[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dąbrowa Tarnowska[2], Marian Kukiel…
  • Marian Kukiel died in London[4].
  • Marian Kukiel was born on May 15, 1885[3].
  • Marian Kukiel died on August 15, 1973[5].
  • Marian Kukiel is buried at St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green[10].
  • Marian Kukiel's father was Adolf Józef Kukiel[11].
  • Marian Kukiel held citizenship in Poland[12].
  • Marian Kukiel worked as a military officer[6].
  • Marian Kukiel worked as a historian[7].
  • Marian Kukiel's professions included politician[8].
  • Marian Kukiel held the position of museum director[13].
  • Marian Kukiel was employed by Jagiellonian University[14].
  • Marian Kukiel received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • Marian Kukiel received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Marian Kukiel received the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17].
  • Marian Kukiel received the Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[18].
  • Marian Kukiel received the Cross of Valour[19].
  • Marian Kukiel received the Gold Cross of Merit with Swords (1942)[20].
  • Marian Kukiel was a member of Polish Academy of Learning[21].
  • Marian Kukiel was a member of Polish Society of Arts and Sciences Abroad[22].
  • Marian Kukiel was a member of Warsaw Scientific Society[23].
  • Marian Kukiel is recorded as male[24].
  • Marian Kukiel's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Marian Kukiel's military branch is recorded as Infantry of Second Polish Republic[26].
  • Marian Kukiel's Commons category is recorded as Marian Kukiel[27].

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Origins and Family

Marian Kukiel's place of birth was Dąbrowa Tarnowska[2]. He was born on May 15, 1885[3]. His father was Adolf Józef Kukiel[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], historian[7], and politician[8]. Marian Kukiel was employed by Jagiellonian University[14]. He held the position of museum director[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[31], in France[32]; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17], a grade of an order[33], in Poland[34]; Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[18]; Cross of Valour[19], a courage award[35], in Poland[36], founded in 1920[37]; and Gold Cross of Merit with Swords (1942)[20], a class of award[38], in Poland[39].

Death and Burial

Marian Kukiel died on August 15, 1973[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green[10].

Why It Matters

Marian Kukiel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Marian Kukiel born?

Marian Kukiel was born in Dąbrowa Tarnowska[2].

Where did Marian Kukiel die?

Marian Kukiel passed away in London[4].

Who were Marian Kukiel's parents?

Marian Kukiel's father was Adolf Józef Kukiel[11].

What did Marian Kukiel do for work?

Marian Kukiel worked as military officer[6], historian[7], and politician[8].

What awards did Marian Kukiel receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[15], Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17], and Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, historian, politician
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  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, historian, politician
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  3. 26d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Place of burial St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green
    Member of Polish Academy of Learning, Polish Society of Arts and Sciences Abroad, Warsaw Scientific Society
    Languages spoken, written or signed Polish, English, German
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