Did you know that Jozef Unrug, despite his German origin, ‘forgot’ the German language on the first day of the German invasion of Poland? While in captivity, he spoke to the Germans only through an interpreter? Moreover, he personally bought the first Polish warship - ORP ‘Pomorzanin’ - becoming its owner for a short while. | British Poles

Hi everyone 💛 Another part of your favorite series about names. This time: ✨ Włodzimierz – a name of Slavic origin, composed of the elements włodzi (“to rule, to govern”) and mir (“peace, tranquility, world”). It therefore means “he who rules peace.” ✨ Bronisława – an Old Polish female name formed from the combination of the words bronić (to defend) and sława (fame). It can be translated as “she who defends fame.” ✨ Feliks – a name of Latin origin (felix) meaning “happy,” “successful,” “blessed

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