About Franciszek Kawa
Lived 1901 – 1985 (aged 83). Franciszek Kawa was a Polish athletics competitor.
Franciszek Kawa (3 October 1901 – 10 February 1985) was a Polish cross-country skier. He competed in the men's 50 kilometre event at the 1928 Winter Olympics.
Kawa fought in Poland's defense during the German invasion of Poland at the start of World War II in September 1939. Afterwards, he was held by the Germans in the Oflag IX-B, Oflag IX-A, Oflag II-D and Oflag II-C prisoner-of-war camps.
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Who was Franciszek Kawa?
Polish sportsperson and athletics competitor (1901–1985)
When was Franciszek Kawa born?
Franciszek Kawa was born on 1 October 1901 in Lviv.
When did Franciszek Kawa die?
Franciszek Kawa died on 10 February 1985 in Oslo.
What was Franciszek Kawa's occupation?
Franciszek Kawa was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Franciszek Kawa?
Franciszek Kawa was Polish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Franciszek Kawa. https://biography.guide/franciszek-kawa/
MLA: "Franciszek Kawa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/franciszek-kawa/.
Chicago: "Franciszek Kawa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/franciszek-kawa/.
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