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Henryk de Kwiatkowski was born on 22 February, 1924 in Poznań, Poland, is a Soldier, engineer and race horse owner. Discover Henryk de Kwiatkowski's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

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Occupation Aircraft sales/leasing, Racehorse owner/breeder, Polo player, Art collector
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 22 February 1924
Birthday 22 February
Birthplace Poznań, Poland
Date of death 2003
Died Place Lyford Cay, Bahamas
Nationality Poland

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Who Is Henryk de Kwiatkowski's Wife?

His wife is 1) Lynne Burke Sawdon 2) Barbara Tanner Allen

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Wife 1) Lynne Burke Sawdon 2) Barbara Tanner Allen
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Children 7

Henryk de Kwiatkowski Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Henryk de Kwiatkowski worth at the age of 79 years old? Henryk de Kwiatkowski’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Poland. We have estimated Henryk de Kwiatkowski's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1924

Henryk Richard de Kwiatkowski (February 22, 1924 – March 17, 2003) was a Polish-born member of the Royal Air Force who became an aeronautical engineer, made a fortune in business in North America, and who owned Calumet Farm, one of the most prestigious thoroughbred horse breeding and racing farms in the United States, which throughout its history of over 87 years, has produced some of the greatest Thoroughbred horses of all time.

Born in Poznań, Poland, at age 15 Henryk de Kwiatkowski was captured by the Russian Army and sent to a Siberian labor camp.

1943

After being imprisoned for two years he escaped and made his way through Iran then to South Africa where in March 1943 he boarded the troopship Empress Of Canada heading for England.

1947

The ship was torpedoed and sunk by an Italian submarine, but de Kwiatkowski survived and eventually reached England where he joined the Royal Air Force, serving until 1947.

According to his son, Henryk de Kwiatkowski was the basis for the character Abel Rosnovski in the Jeffrey Archer novel Kane and Abel.

After the War, de Kwiatkowski worked at a factory job and put himself through university.

1952

In 1952 he emigrated to Canada to work as an engineer at the Pratt & Whitney aircraft company in Montreal.

1957

In 1957, he went to the United States where he established Kwiatkowski Aircraft Ltd. and Intercontinental Aircraft Ltd headquartered in New York City making his fortune through leasing and brokering the sale of used commercial airplanes.

1967

In 1967, de Kwiatkowski purchased a home in the exclusive community of Lyford Cay on New Providence Island in The Bahamas that was developed by friend and fellow thoroughbred owner/breeder, E. P. Taylor.

He would also acquire a luxury Beekman Place apartment in Manhattan and an 80 acre estate in the exclusive gated community of Conyers Farm in Greenwich, Connecticut that included four guest houses and a 22-stall stable.

1977

De Kwiatkowski's involvement in horse racing began in 1977 when he acquired two 2yo fillies, Noiritza and Sunwing, through his friend Rhydian Morgan-Jones following a meeting in Annabel's nightclub.

Trained by Irishman Mick O'Toole they both came second at the Royal meeting.

However he switched his interest to the United StatesIn when he acquired the filly Kennelot who became the foundation for his racing and breeding business and for whom he named his stables in Greenwich, Connecticut.

At its peak, Kennelot Stables owned more than 60 horses.

De Kwiatkowski bought the stallion Danzig but constant health problems forced the horse into retirement after winning the three races entered.

However, Danzig became one of North America's most successful sires.

1982

De Kwiatkowski owned Conquistador Cielo, the Belmont Stakes winner and 1982 Horse of the Year who was syndicated for a then record price of $36.4 million.

1985

Among his other horses were 1985 Kentucky Derby runner-up Stephan's Odyssey and Danzig Connection who won the 1986 Belmont Stakes.

1992

At a 1992 liquidation auction, de Kwiatkowski purchased the fabled 770 acre racing and breeding facilities of Calumet Farm in Lexington, Kentucky.

In addition to the $17 million for the main property, he acquired another 30 acre for $175,000, and the Calumet name for $210,000.

2003

Following de Kwiatkowski's death at his home in Lyford Cay in 2003, John Asher, a spokesman for Churchill Downs said: "He did a lot of things in thoroughbred racing, but saving Calumet Farm was something the industry will be eternally indebted to him for."

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2004

The property was sold by his estate in 2004 for US$45 million.

An art collector who favored the Impressionists, his collection included works by Paul Gauguin, Georges Braque and Claude Monet.

Kwiatkowski began playing the sport of polo.

His Kennelot Stables in Greenwich, Connecticut operated a polo team on which he played.

He was also a member and player with the Palm Beach Polo and Country Club in Wellington, Florida.

Along with Canadian retailing magnate Galen Weston and American actress Stefanie Powers, Henryk de Kwiatkowski was among the first foreign members of the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club, Windsor, Berkshire whose membership includes the Prince of Wales.