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Jan Wróblewski

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Jan Wróblewski

Birth
Zduńska Wola, Powiat zduńskowolski, Łódzkie, Poland
Death
26 Feb 1967 (aged 84)
Zduńska Wola, Powiat zduńskowolski, Łódzkie, Poland
Burial
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Jan Wróblewski of the Ślepowron coat of arms, born in 1882, was an outstanding member of the Home Army in his hometown of Zduńska Wola. His activities during World War II and his dedication to Polish independence made him a significant figure in the history of this region.

⁕⁕⁕ Biography ⁕⁕⁕
Jan Wróblewski was born in 1882 in Zduńska Wola, a picturesque town located in central Poland. He came from a family with patriotic traditions, which influenced his later involvement in the fight for the country's independence. His lineage of the Ślepowron coat of arms can be traced back to the old Polish nobility, and his father, Piotr, settled in the area in the second half of the 19th century.

During the German occupation, Jan Wróblewski actively engaged in underground activities. He joined the Home Army, one of the largest and most significant underground organizations fighting against the occupiers. He quickly gained recognition for his determination, courage, and tactical skills.

Jan Wróblewski operated mainly in the area of Zduńska Wola and its surroundings, where he organized and led acts of sabotage, diversion, and information interception. He was very agile and resourceful, which allowed him to avoid capture by German security forces. His actions contributed to weakening the occupiers' potential and bolstering the morale of the local population.

Moreover, Jan Wróblewski participated in numerous operations involving the smuggling of weapons and supplies for the partisans, and he collaborated with other units of the Home Army in the region. He was esteemed by his fellow comrades for his leadership and dedication to the cause of independence.

After the war, Jan Wróblewski continued his patriotic activities, working for the local community. He supported young people in acquiring education and transmitting patriotic values. He passed away in 1967, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a hero in the fight for Polish independence. He was buried at the Roman Catholic cemetery in his hometown of Zduńska Wola.

⁕⁕⁕ Family ⁕⁕⁕
Jan Wróblewski came from the Wróblewski family of the Ślepowron coat of arms. He was the son of Piotr and Wanda Rozalia née Guttry. His great-grandfather was Franciszek Wróblewski, a renowned physician in Vilnius.

In 1907, he married Aniela née Kwaśniewska, who passed away in 1935. They had one son, Witold, who went missing during World War II.

Shortly before the outbreak of the war, in July 1939, he married Zenobia née Turkiewicz. The couple had four children - Wiesław, Barbara, Alicja, and Katarzyna. Zenobia outlived her husband, who passed away in 1967, and she herself lived to a venerable age, passing away in 1991. She was buried next to her husband at the Roman Catholic cemetery in Zduńska Wola.
Jan Wróblewski of the Ślepowron coat of arms, born in 1882, was an outstanding member of the Home Army in his hometown of Zduńska Wola. His activities during World War II and his dedication to Polish independence made him a significant figure in the history of this region.

⁕⁕⁕ Biography ⁕⁕⁕
Jan Wróblewski was born in 1882 in Zduńska Wola, a picturesque town located in central Poland. He came from a family with patriotic traditions, which influenced his later involvement in the fight for the country's independence. His lineage of the Ślepowron coat of arms can be traced back to the old Polish nobility, and his father, Piotr, settled in the area in the second half of the 19th century.

During the German occupation, Jan Wróblewski actively engaged in underground activities. He joined the Home Army, one of the largest and most significant underground organizations fighting against the occupiers. He quickly gained recognition for his determination, courage, and tactical skills.

Jan Wróblewski operated mainly in the area of Zduńska Wola and its surroundings, where he organized and led acts of sabotage, diversion, and information interception. He was very agile and resourceful, which allowed him to avoid capture by German security forces. His actions contributed to weakening the occupiers' potential and bolstering the morale of the local population.

Moreover, Jan Wróblewski participated in numerous operations involving the smuggling of weapons and supplies for the partisans, and he collaborated with other units of the Home Army in the region. He was esteemed by his fellow comrades for his leadership and dedication to the cause of independence.

After the war, Jan Wróblewski continued his patriotic activities, working for the local community. He supported young people in acquiring education and transmitting patriotic values. He passed away in 1967, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a hero in the fight for Polish independence. He was buried at the Roman Catholic cemetery in his hometown of Zduńska Wola.

⁕⁕⁕ Family ⁕⁕⁕
Jan Wróblewski came from the Wróblewski family of the Ślepowron coat of arms. He was the son of Piotr and Wanda Rozalia née Guttry. His great-grandfather was Franciszek Wróblewski, a renowned physician in Vilnius.

In 1907, he married Aniela née Kwaśniewska, who passed away in 1935. They had one son, Witold, who went missing during World War II.

Shortly before the outbreak of the war, in July 1939, he married Zenobia née Turkiewicz. The couple had four children - Wiesław, Barbara, Alicja, and Katarzyna. Zenobia outlived her husband, who passed away in 1967, and she herself lived to a venerable age, passing away in 1991. She was buried next to her husband at the Roman Catholic cemetery in Zduńska Wola.


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  • Created by: MJW
  • Added: Feb 15, 2016
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158205359/jan-wr%C3%B3blewski: accessed ), memorial page for Jan Wróblewski (11 Jun 1882–26 Feb 1967), Find a Grave Memorial ID 158205359, citing Catholic Cemetery of Zduńska Wola, Zduńska Wola, Powiat zduńskowolski, Łódzkie, Poland; Maintained by MJW (contributor 48946054).