Włodzimierz Potasiński

Polish general (1956–2010)
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Włodzimierz Potasiński

Summary

Włodzimierz Potasiński is a human[1]. His place of birth was Czeladź[2]. He was born on July 31, 1956[3]. He died in Smolensk[4]. He died on April 10, 2010[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Włodzimierz Potasiński's place of birth was Czeladź[2].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński passed away in Smolensk[4].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński was born on July 31, 1956[3].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński died on April 10, 2010[5].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński is buried at Rakowicki Cemetery[8].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński held citizenship in Poland[9].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński's professions included military officer[6].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński's field of work was military service[10].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński's education included a stint at General Staff Academy[11].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński was educated at National Defence University of Warsaw[12].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński was educated at General Tadeusz Kościuszko Military University of Land Forces[13].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński received the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[14].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński received the Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[15].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński received the Gold Medal "Armed Forces in the Service of the Homeland"[16].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński received the Gold Medal of Merit for National Defence[17].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński received the Meritorious Service Medal[18].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński received the Gold Cross of Merit‎[19].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński is recorded as male[20].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński's Commons category is recorded as Włodzimierz Potasiński[22].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the branch[23].
  • The cause of death was Smolensk air disaster[24].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński's commander of is recorded as Polish Special Forces[25].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński's family name is recorded as Potasiński[26].
  • Włodzimierz Potasiński's given name is recorded as Włodzimierz[27].

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Origins and Family

Włodzimierz Potasiński's place of birth was Czeladź[2]. He was born on July 31, 1956[3].

Education

Educated at General Staff Academy[11], a military academy[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1947[30]; National Defence University of Warsaw[12], a military academy[31], in Poland[32], founded in 1990[33]; and General Tadeusz Kościuszko Military University of Land Forces[13], a military university[34], in Poland[35], founded in 1967[36].

Career and Affiliations

Włodzimierz Potasiński worked as a military officer[6]. His field of work was military service[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[14], a grade of an order[37], in Poland[38]; Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[15], a grade of an order[39], in Poland[40]; Gold Medal "Armed Forces in the Service of the Homeland"[16]; Gold Medal of Merit for National Defence[17]; Meritorious Service Medal[18], a medallion[41], in United States[42], founded in 1969[43]; and Gold Cross of Merit‎[19].

Death and Burial

Włodzimierz Potasiński died on April 10, 2010[5]. He died in Smolensk[4]. The cause of death was Smolensk air disaster[24]. Burial took place at Rakowicki Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Włodzimierz Potasiński ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Włodzimierz Potasiński born?

Włodzimierz Potasiński's place of birth was Czeladź[2].

Where did Włodzimierz Potasiński die?

Włodzimierz Potasiński died in Smolensk[4].

What did Włodzimierz Potasiński do for work?

Włodzimierz Potasiński worked as military officer[6].

Where did Włodzimierz Potasiński go to school?

Włodzimierz Potasiński was educated at General Staff Academy[11], National Defence University of Warsaw[12], and General Tadeusz Kościuszko Military University of Land Forces[13].

What awards did Włodzimierz Potasiński receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[14], Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[15], Gold Medal "Armed Forces in the Service of the Homeland"[16], and Gold Medal of Merit for National Defence[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . 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.

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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. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank General of the branch
    Significant event Smolensk air disaster
    Given name Włodzimierz
    Field of work military service
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