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Stanisław Sośnicki

1896 – 1962

Captain of the Polish Army, sprinter, diplomat

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About Stanisław Sośnicki

Lived 1896 – 1962 (aged 65). Stanisław Sośnicki was a Polish military officer, diplomat, sprinter and athletics competitor.

Stanisław Adam Sośnicki (12 September 1896 – 2 July 1962) was a Polish military officer, diplomat, sprinter and long jumper. He competed in the men's 100 metres and the long jump events at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

His clubs were Czarni Lwów, Korona Warsaw, Polonia Warsaw and AZS Warsaw. Afterwards, he was held by the Germans in the Oflag X-C and Oflag II-C prisoner-of-war camps.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Cambridge
Awards
Silver Cross of Merit; Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari; Knight of the Legion of Honour; Cross of Independence; Commemorative Medal for the War of 1918–1921; Decade of Independence Regained; Commander of the Order of Christ; Commander of the Order of the Crown (Romania); Commander of the Order of the Crown; Knight Officer of the Order of the Crown (Romania); Inter-Allied Victory Medals; Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Sava

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stanisław Sośnicki?

Captain of the Polish Army, sprinter, diplomat (1896–1962)

When was Stanisław Sośnicki born?

Stanisław Sośnicki was born on 12 September 1896 in Warsaw.

When did Stanisław Sośnicki die?

Stanisław Sośnicki died on 2 July 1962 in Warsaw.

What was Stanisław Sośnicki's occupation?

Stanisław Sośnicki was a military officer, diplomat, sprinter and athletics competitor.

What nationality was Stanisław Sośnicki?

Stanisław Sośnicki was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stanisław Sośnicki

· Wikidata: Q7599228

· DBpedia: Stanisław Sośnicki

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