Józef Bilewski
Polish sportsperson, officer and athletics competitor
About Józef Bilewski
Lived 1899 – 1940 (aged 41). Józef Bilewski was a Polish military officer, athletics competitor and discus thrower.
Józef Baran-Bilewski (4 March 1899 – 16 or 17 April 1940) was a Polish athlete. He competed in the men's discus throw at the 1928 Summer Olympics. He was killed during World War II.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Józef Bilewski?
Polish sportsperson, officer and athletics competitor (1899-1940)
When was Józef Bilewski born?
Józef Bilewski was born on 4 March 1899 in Racławówka.
When did Józef Bilewski die?
Józef Bilewski died on 15 April 1940 in Katyn.
What was Józef Bilewski's occupation?
Józef Bilewski was a military officer, athletics competitor and discus thrower.
What nationality was Józef Bilewski?
Józef Bilewski was Polish.
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· DBpedia: Józef Baran-Bilewski
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