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Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817). Polish military leader. Nati
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Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817). Polish military leader. Nati
Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817). Polish military engineer and military leader. National hero in Poland. Portrait. Engraving. 19th century. Colored
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1746 1817 Bonawentura Commonwealth Engineer Hero Kosciuszko Miliary Personage Poland Polish Tadeusz Andrzej
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Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817): A Polish Military Engineering and National Hero This 19th century engraving portrays Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a renowned Polish military engineer and military leader, who rose to prominence during the late 18th century. Born on February 4, 1746, in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Kosciuszko's military career began at a young age. He was educated in France and later served in the French military, where he gained extensive experience in engineering and military strategy. Kosciuszko's most significant contributions to Polish history came during the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's struggle for independence against foreign powers. In 1794, he led the Kosciuszko Uprising, a military campaign aimed at regaining Polish sovereignty. Although the rebellion ultimately failed, Kosciuszko's bravery and determination became a symbol of Polish resistance. Following the uprising, Kosciuszko went into exile in the United States, where he was welcomed as a hero and offered American citizenship. He declined the offer, choosing instead to continue his fight for Polish independence. Kosciuszko passed away on October 15, 1817, leaving behind a legacy as a national hero in Poland. This striking portrait, colored in the 19th century, captures the intensity and determination of this remarkable military leader and engineer. Kosciuszko's story is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Polish people and their unwavering commitment to freedom and independence. Andrzej Bonawentura, the artist behind this engraving, masterfully conveys the essence of this European personage, whose influence extended beyond the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and into the broader European and American historical contexts.
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