About Edmund Różycki
Lived 1827 – 1893 (aged 65). Edmund Różycki was a Russian military officer.
Edmund Różycki (January 13, 1827, in Volhynia – May 23, 1893, in Kraków) was a Polish general in the January Uprising, and the overall commander of the uprising in Volhynia and Podolia. He was also an officer in the Tsarist army.
He was notable for being called "Bat’ko" (Ukrainian for father) by his troops, and marching into battle singing Ukrainian songs.
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Who was Edmund Różycki?
Polish General
When was Edmund Różycki born?
Edmund Różycki was born on 16 August 1827 in Agativka.
When did Edmund Różycki die?
Edmund Różycki died on 23 May 1893 in Kraków.
What was Edmund Różycki's occupation?
Edmund Różycki was a military officer.
What nationality was Edmund Różycki?
Edmund Różycki was Russian.
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