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Arkadiusz Protasiuk

1974 – 2010

Polish officer

Military officer
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About Arkadiusz Protasiuk

Lived 1974 – 2010 (aged 35). Arkadiusz Protasiuk was a Polish military officer.

Arkadiusz Protasiuk (13 November 1974 in Siedlce – 10 April 2010) was a Polish pilot, captain of the Polish Air Force Tu-154 flight to Smolensk on 10 April 2010.

He died in the 2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 crash near Smolensk on 10 April 2010. He was posthumously awarded the Order of Polonia Restituta.

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Important facts

Born
13 November 1974, Siedlce
Birth century
20th century
Died
10 April 2010, Smolensky District, Smolensk Oblast
Occupation
Military officer
Nationality
Poland
Education
University of Warsaw
Awards
Bronze Medal of Merit for National Defence; Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Cross of Merit (Poland); Bronze Cross of Merit

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arkadiusz Protasiuk?

Polish officer (1974–2010)

When was Arkadiusz Protasiuk born?

Arkadiusz Protasiuk was born on 13 November 1974 in Siedlce.

When did Arkadiusz Protasiuk die?

Arkadiusz Protasiuk died on 10 April 2010 in Pechersk, Smolensky District, Smolensk Oblast.

What was Arkadiusz Protasiuk's occupation?

Arkadiusz Protasiuk was a military officer.

What nationality was Arkadiusz Protasiuk?

Arkadiusz Protasiuk was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arkadiusz Protasiuk

· Wikidata: Q672493

· DBpedia: Arkadiusz Protasiuk

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