Samuel Różycki
Polish army officer
About Samuel Różycki
Lived 1781 – 1834 (aged 52). Samuel Różycki was a Polish and Russian.
Samuel Różycki (1781 – 1834) was an officer in the Polish Legions of the Napoleonic period, then in the army of the Duchy of Warsaw and later of Congress Poland.
Early life Born on 19 June 1781 in Bosowice, he was orphaned at a young age and supervised in his studies by a guardian.
Career He joined the insurgents during the November Uprising and was one of its generals. He emigrated after its failure, first to France, then to Switzerland (he died in Bern).
He was awarded the Gold Cross of the Virtuti Militari, Cavalier of the Legion of Honour, Order of St. Stanislaus.
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Who was Samuel Różycki?
Polish army officer (1781-1834)
When was Samuel Różycki born?
Samuel Różycki was born on 19 June 1781 in Busko County.
When did Samuel Różycki die?
Samuel Różycki died on 2 March 1834 in Bern.
What nationality was Samuel Różycki?
Samuel Różycki was Polish and Russian.
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