Knurów, located in the Silesian Voivodeship of Poland, is a town with a rich history and heritage. The town experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters. Knurów has a long history dating back to the 13th century and was once a major center for coal mining. Today, the town is home to several historical landmarks, including the 14th-century Church of St. Michael the Archangel and the 19th-century Town Hall.
Famous Persons from Knurów, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
- Bartek Kaszuba - Born on October 8, 2002 -
- Damian Durkacz - Born on January 30, 1999 - Boxer
- Sebastian Musiolik - Born on May 19, 1996 - Association football player
- Tomasz Loska - Born on January 26, 1996 - Association football player
- Rafał Wolsztyński - Born on December 8, 1994 - Association football player
- Łukasz Wolsztyński - Born on December 8, 1994 - Association football player
- Michał Płonka - Born on October 8, 1992 - Association football player
- Magdalena Konopka - Born on June 28, 1991 - Association football player
- Mateusz Michalski - Born on December 12, 1988 - Swimmer
- Michał Protasewicz - Born on September 26, 1985 - Association football player
- Łukasz Romanek - Born on August 21, 1983 - Speedway rider, and Motorcycle racer (died: June 2, 2006)
- Konrad Ryszka - Born on June 30, 1982 - Speedway rider, and Athlete (died: June 2, 2006)
- DKA - Born on June 28, 1981 - Athletics competitor, and Rapper (died: June 2, 2006)
- Dariusz Nawacki - Born on June 3, 1980 - Skydiver (died: June 2, 2006)
- Izabela Duda - Born on January 30, 1979 - Handball player, and Association football player (died: June 2, 2006)
- Ivo Widlak - Born on July 5, 1978 - Journalist, and Television presenter (died: May 28, 2020)
- Tomasz Copik - Born on April 5, 1978 - Association football player (died: May 28, 2020)
- Marcin Pawłowski - Born on November 27, 1977 - Association football player (died: May 28, 2020)
- Rafał Drozd - Born on June 7, 1977 - Actor (died: May 28, 2020)
- Piotr Kuczera - Born on April 4, 1977 - Politician (died: May 28, 2020)
- Piotr Wyleżoł - Born on December 6, 1976 - Composer (died: May 28, 2020)
- Grzegorz Piszczek - Born on July 15, 1976 - Drummer (died: May 28, 2020)
- Sławomir Paluch - Born on November 27, 1975 - Association football player (died: May 28, 2020)
- Dariusz Dudek - Born on April 8, 1975 - Association football player, and Association football coach (died: May 28, 2020)
- Janosch Dziwior - Born on September 19, 1974 - Association football coach, and Association football player (died: May 28, 2020)
- Marek Marcisz - Born on August 13, 1974 - Geologist - Medal of the National Education Commission (died: May 28, 2020)
- Marcin Klaczka - Born on August 13, 1973 - Association football player (died: May 28, 2020)
- Marcin Brosz - Born on April 11, 1973 - Association football player, and Association football coach (died: May 28, 2020)
- Henryk Bałuszyński - Born on July 15, 1972 - Association football player (died: March 1, 2012)
- Jarosław Rubinkowski - Born on December 15, 1970 - Skydiver (died: March 1, 2012)
- Joanna Strzałka - Born on September 7, 1968 - Chess player (died: March 1, 2012)
- Roman Skorupa - Born on April 28, 1967 - Association football player (died: March 1, 2012)
- Krzysztof Zagórski - Born on February 4, 1967 - Association football player (died: March 1, 2012)
- Adam Rams - Born on November 22, 1956 - Trade unionist - Gold Cross of Merit | Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta (died: March 1, 2012)
- Krystyna Szumilas - Born on June 28, 1956 - Politician - Silver Cross of Merit (died: March 1, 2012)
- Grzegorz Cziura - Born on January 3, 1952 - Weightlifter (died: July 17, 2004)
- Janusz Dymek - Born on February 1, 1938 - Film director, and Screenwriter (died: July 17, 2004)
- Stefan Pietrzyk - Born on December 13, 1935 - Film director, and Screenwriter (died: November 28, 2020)
- Henryk Bober - Born on December 12, 1935 - Association football player (died: November 28, 2020)
- Emil Kiszka - Born on December 5, 1926 - Long jumper, and Sprinter (died: February 9, 2007)
- Henryk Janduda - Born on February 11, 1924 - Association football player (died: November 28, 2008)
- Georg Bonk - Born on March 12, 1917 - Association football player - Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves (died: October 10, 1982)
- Alojzy Kluczniok - Born on April 8, 1914 - Conductor, and Composer - Gold Cross of Merit | Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta | Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland (died: January 1, 1962)
- Henryk Ganzera - Born on March 17, 1909 - Amateur wrestler (died: January 1, 2000)
- Anselmo Pietrulla - Born on September 12, 1906 - Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest (died: May 25, 1992)
Places near Knurów, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
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- Gierałtowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
- Gliwice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
- Książenice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
- Ornontowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
- Paniówki, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
- Pilchowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
- Przyszowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
- Wilcza, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
- Żernica, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland