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Jan Wrzosek

1895 – 1939

Sports shooter, olympian and military officer

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About Jan Wrzosek

Lived 1895 – 1939 (aged 44). Jan Wrzosek was a Polish athlete, military officer and sport shooter.

Jan Wrzosek (6 March 1895 – 3 September 1939) was a Polish sports shooter. He competed in the 50 m rifle event at the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was killed in action during the September Campaign in 1939.

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Important facts

Born

6 March 1895, Stavropol

Birth century

19th century

Died

3 September 1939, Poland

Occupation

Athlete, military officer, sport shooter

Nationality

Poland

Awards

Gold Cross of Merit‎; Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari; Inter-Allied Victory Medals

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jan Wrzosek's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jan Wrzosek?

Sports shooter, olympian and military officer

When was Jan Wrzosek born?

Jan Wrzosek was born on 6 March 1895 in Stavropol.

When did Jan Wrzosek die?

Jan Wrzosek died on 3 September 1939 in Poland.

What was Jan Wrzosek's occupation?

Jan Wrzosek was an athlete, military officer and sport shooter.

What nationality was Jan Wrzosek?

Jan Wrzosek was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Wrzosek

· Wikidata: Q11719469

· DBpedia: Jan Wrzosek

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