Romani people in Poland
Romani people in Poland (Polish: Romowie, commonly known as Gypsies Polish: Cyganie) are one of Poland's recognized ethic minorities.
According to the Polish census of 2011, 17049 people in Poland declared themselves as Romani people.[1]
Recorded history of Romani people in Poland dates to the 15th century.
Major ethnic subgroups of Romani people in Poland are: the Polska Roma, the Bergitka (Carpathian) Roma, Kalderash and Lovari.
Personalities
- Bronisława Wajs - female poet
- Alfreda Markowska - saved Romani and Jewish children under the Nazis
See also
References
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