Stefan Rowecki

Polish general (1895–1944)
Person human Q683515
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Stefan Rowecki

Summary

Stefan Rowecki is a human[1]. His place of birth was Piotrków Trybunalski[2]. He was born on December 25, 1895[3]. He died in Sachsenhausen concentration camp[4]. He died on August 2, 1944[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (309 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Stefan Rowecki was born in Piotrków Trybunalski[2].
  • Stefan Rowecki died in Sachsenhausen concentration camp[4].
  • Stefan Rowecki was born on December 25, 1895[3].
  • Stefan Rowecki died on August 2, 1944[5].
  • Burial took place at Powązki Cemetery[9].
  • Stefan Rowecki held citizenship in Poland[10].
  • Stefan Rowecki worked as a military officer[6].
  • Stefan Rowecki's professions included journalist[7].
  • Stefan Rowecki received the Commander of the Legion of Merit[11].
  • Stefan Rowecki received the Order of the White Eagle[12].
  • Stefan Rowecki received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Stefan Rowecki received the Armia Krajowa Cross[14].
  • Stefan Rowecki received the Cross of Independence with Swords[15].
  • Stefan Rowecki received the Cross of Valour[16].
  • Stefan Rowecki was a member of Polish Rifle Squads[17].
  • Stefan Rowecki is recorded as male[18].
  • Stefan Rowecki's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Stefan Rowecki's military branch is recorded as Infantry of Second Polish Republic[20].
  • Stefan Rowecki's military branch is recorded as Service for Poland's Victory[21].
  • Stefan Rowecki's military branch is recorded as Armia Krajowa[22].
  • Stefan Rowecki's Commons category is recorded as Stefan Rowecki[23].
  • Stefan Rowecki's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[24].
  • Stefan Rowecki was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Stefan Rowecki was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • Stefan Rowecki's given name is recorded as Stefan[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Piotrków Trybunalski[2], Stefan Rowecki… he was born on December 25, 1895[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Merit[11], a grade of an order[28], in United States[29]; Order of the White Eagle[12], an order[30], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[31], founded in 1705[32]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; Armia Krajowa Cross[14], a military decoration[35], in Poland[36], founded in 1966[37]; Cross of Independence with Swords[15]; and Cross of Valour[16], a courage award[38], in Poland[39], founded in 1920[40].

Death and Burial

Stefan Rowecki died on August 2, 1944[5]. He died in Sachsenhausen concentration camp[4]. He is buried at Powązki Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Stefan Rowecki include MSBS Grot[41], a weapon model[42] and General Stefan "Grot" Rowecki Bridge[43], a bridge[44], in Poland[45], founded in 2015[46].

Why It Matters

Stefan Rowecki ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (309 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Entities named for him include MSBS Grot[41], a weapon model[42] and General Stefan "Grot" Rowecki Bridge[43], a bridge[44], in Poland[45], founded in 2015[46].

FAQs

Where was Stefan Rowecki born?

Stefan Rowecki was born in Piotrków Trybunalski[2].

Where did Stefan Rowecki die?

Stefan Rowecki passed away in Sachsenhausen concentration camp[4].

What did Stefan Rowecki do for work?

Stefan Rowecki worked as military officer[6] and journalist[7].

What awards did Stefan Rowecki receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Merit[11], Order of the White Eagle[12], Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], and Armia Krajowa Cross[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Internetowy Polski Słownik Biograficzny. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Internetowy Polski Słownik Biograficzny. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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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
  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
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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