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Janusz Gąsiorowski

1889 – 1949

Polish officer

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Lived 1889 – 1949 (aged 60). Janusz Gąsiorowski was a Polish military officer and bibliographer.

Janusz Gąsiorowski (1889 Lemberg – 1949 Paris) was a Polish general, commander of the Polish 7th Infantry Division during the German invasion of Poland in 1939. Taken prisoner on 4 September in the battle of Częstochowa. He was awarded the Serbian Order of Saint Sava and a number of other decorations.

He became the father-in-law of journalist Jerzy Turowicz, who married his daughter Anna, by his writer wife, Zofia Zawiszanka. Their greatgrandson is Pico Alexander, an American actor.

Janusz Gąsiorowski is buried in the Champeaux de Montmorency cemetery north of Paris.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Jagiellonian University
Awards
Decade of Independence Regained; Cross of Independence with Swords; Cross of Independence; Commemorative Medal for the War of 1918–1921; Gold Cross of Merit‎; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari; Commemorative Badge of the Inspector General of the Armed Forces; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (Romania)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Janusz Gąsiorowski?

Polish officer (1889-1949)

When was Janusz Gąsiorowski born?

Janusz Gąsiorowski was born on 17 June 1889 in Lviv.

When did Janusz Gąsiorowski die?

Janusz Gąsiorowski died on 19 October 1949 in Paris.

What was Janusz Gąsiorowski's occupation?

Janusz Gąsiorowski was a military officer and bibliographer.

What nationality was Janusz Gąsiorowski?

Janusz Gąsiorowski was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Janusz Gąsiorowski

· Wikidata: Q11720183

· DBpedia: Janusz Gąsiorowski

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