Ryszard Kukliński

Polish brigadier general, and spy for NATO during Cold War times (1930–2004)
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Ryszard Kukliński

Summary

Ryszard Kukliński is a human[1]. Born in Warsaw[2], he… he was born on June 13, 1930[3]. He passed away in Tampa[4]. He died on February 11, 2004[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and spy[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ryszard Kukliński was born in Warsaw[2].
  • Ryszard Kukliński passed away in Tampa[4].
  • Ryszard Kukliński was born on June 13, 1930[3].
  • Ryszard Kukliński died on February 11, 2004[5].
  • Burial took place at Powązki Military Cemetery[9].
  • Ryszard Kukliński held citizenship in Second Polish Republic[10].
  • Ryszard Kukliński held citizenship in Polish People's Republic[11].
  • Ryszard Kukliński worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Ryszard Kukliński's professions included spy[7].
  • Among Ryszard Kukliński's employers was Central Intelligence Agency[12].
  • Ryszard Kukliński was educated at General Staff Academy[13].
  • Ryszard Kukliński received the Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland[14].
  • Ryszard Kukliński received the Silver Medal of Merit for National Defence[15].
  • Ryszard Kukliński received the Bronze Medal of Merit for National Defence[16].
  • Ryszard Kukliński received the Armia Krajowa Cross[17].
  • Ryszard Kukliński received the Medal for fighting for Berlin[18].
  • Ryszard Kukliński received the Medal of Victory and Freedom 1945[19].
  • Ryszard Kukliński is recorded as male[20].
  • Ryszard Kukliński's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ryszard Kukliński's military branch is recorded as Armia Krajowa[22].
  • Ryszard Kukliński's Commons category is recorded as Ryszard Kukliński[23].
  • Ryszard Kukliński's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[24].
  • Ryszard Kukliński's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[25].
  • The cause of death was stroke[26].
  • Ryszard Kukliński was part of the conflict Cold War[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ryszard Kukliński was born in Warsaw[2]. He was born on June 13, 1930[3].

Education

Ryszard Kukliński was educated at General Staff Academy[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and spy[7]. Among Ryszard Kukliński's employers was Central Intelligence Agency[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland[14], a jubilee medal[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1954[30]; Silver Medal of Merit for National Defence[15]; Bronze Medal of Merit for National Defence[16], a medallion[31], in Poland[32], founded in 1966[33]; Armia Krajowa Cross[17], a military decoration[34], in Poland[35], founded in 1966[36]; Medal for fighting for Berlin[18], a campaign medal[37], in Poland[38], founded in 1966[39]; and Medal of Victory and Freedom 1945[19], a campaign medal[40], in Poland[41], founded in 1945[42].

Death and Burial

Ryszard Kukliński died on February 11, 2004[5]. He passed away in Tampa[4]. The cause of death was stroke[26]. He is buried at Powązki Military Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Ryszard Kukliński ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Ryszard Kukliński born?

Ryszard Kukliński was born in Warsaw[2].

Where did Ryszard Kukliński die?

Ryszard Kukliński passed away in Tampa[4].

What did Ryszard Kukliński do for work?

Ryszard Kukliński worked as military personnel[6] and spy[7].

Where did Ryszard Kukliński go to school?

Ryszard Kukliński was educated at General Staff Academy[13].

What awards did Ryszard Kukliński receive?

Honors received include Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland[14], Silver Medal of Merit for National Defence[15], Bronze Medal of Merit for National Defence[16], and Armia Krajowa Cross[17].

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  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank colonel, brigadier general
    Given name Ryszard, Jerzy
    Family name Kukliński
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