Józef Pławiński (born in 1853 or 1854, died on 8 August 1880) was a Polish composer and socialist activist.
He wrote the music to the popular Polish revolutionary song ''
Whirlwinds of Danger'' (''Warszawianka''), to the lyrics written by
Wacław Święcicki, later used in Spain as the melody of the
Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War () was a military conflict fought from 1936 to 1939 between the Republican faction (Spanish Civil War), Republicans and the Nationalist faction (Spanish Civil War), Nationalists. Republicans were loyal to the Left-wing p ...
song ''
A las Barricadas
"" () is a Anarchism in Spain, Spanish anarchist anthem, popularised during the Spanish Civil War as the official hymn of the Confederación Nacional del Trabajo, National Confederation of Labour (CNT). The lyrics, written by Valeriano Orobà ...
''.
1850s births
1880 deaths
Year of birth uncertain
Polish composers
Polish socialists
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