Sławomir Skrzypek

Polish central banker (1963-2010)
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Sławomir Skrzypek was a Polish citizen born on May 10, 1963, in Katowice [1]. He worked as an economist, banker, engineer, and politician [1]. His education included studies at the University of Silesia in Katowice, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Georgetown University, and the University of Navarre .

He received several honors, including the Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta, the Badge "Well-deserved for Warsaw", and the Cross of Freedom and Solidarity . Skrzypek died on April 10, 2010, in Smolensk [1]. He was buried at the Powązki Military Cemetery .

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Powązki Military Cemetery[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Poland[11]
  • Position held: Governor of the National Bank of Poland[12]
  • Educated at: University of Wisconsin–Madison[13], Georgetown University[14], University of Navarre[15], University of Silesia in Katowice[16], Krakow University of Economics[17]
  • Award received: Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[18], Badge "Well-deserved for Warsaw"[19], Cross of Freedom and Solidarity[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Commons category: Sławomir Skrzypek[22]
  • Cause of death: Smolensk air disaster[23]
  • Family name: Skrzypek[24]
  • Given name: Sławomir[25]
  • Significant event: Smolensk air disaster[26]
  • Manner of death: accidental death[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[28]
  • Name in native language: Sławomir Stanisław Skrzypek[29]
  • P14974: 66302[30]

Why It Matters

Sławomir Skrzypek has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Sławomir Skrzypek born?

Sławomir Skrzypek's place of birth was Katowice[2].

Where did Sławomir Skrzypek die?

Sławomir Skrzypek passed away in Smolensk[4].

What did Sławomir Skrzypek do for work?

Sławomir Skrzypek worked as an economist[5], banker[6], engineer[7], and politician[8].

Where did Sławomir Skrzypek go to school?

Sławomir Skrzypek was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[13], Georgetown University[14], University of Navarre[15], and University of Silesia in Katowice[16].

What awards did Sławomir Skrzypek receive?

Honors received include Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[18], Badge "Well-deserved for Warsaw"[19], and Cross of Freedom and Solidarity[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14974 → 66302
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  2. 13d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant event → Smolensk air disaster
    Given name → Sławomir
    Family name → Skrzypek
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