Franciszek Sobkowiak
Polish association football player, pilot of the Polish Army, decorated with the Virtuti Militari
About Franciszek Sobkowiak
Lived 1914 – 1942 (aged 28). Franciszek Sobkowiak was a Polish association football player.
Franciszek Sobkowiak (3 October 1914 – 30 October 1942) was a Polish footballer who played as a midfielder. A military pilot and a recipient of the Silver Cross of the Virtuti and the Cross of Valour, he was killed in action during World War II.
He made one appearance for the Poland national team in 1938. He played for Polonia Poznań and Warta Poznań.
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Who was Franciszek Sobkowiak?
Polish association football player, pilot of the Polish Army, decorated with the Virtuti Militari
When was Franciszek Sobkowiak born?
Franciszek Sobkowiak was born on 3 October 1914 in Essen.
When did Franciszek Sobkowiak die?
Franciszek Sobkowiak died on 30 October 1942 in Egersund.
What was Franciszek Sobkowiak's occupation?
Franciszek Sobkowiak was an association football player.
What nationality was Franciszek Sobkowiak?
Franciszek Sobkowiak was Polish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Franciszek Sobkowiak. https://biography.guide/franciszek-sobkowiak/
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