TADEUSZ KOSCIUSZKO
(1746 - 1817)
 Tadeusz Kosciuszko is one of the most recognized Polish people in history. The American consider him to be a national hero as he participated in the Independence War in 1775-1783. Nine years later he took part in the war between Poland and Russia. In 1794 he became the Chief of Armed Forces in the uprising, which was named after him. He won a battle of Raclawice, then he lost at Szczekociny, and finally he was taken a prisoner in the battle of Maciejowice. He stayed in Paris when Dabrowski’s Legions were formed. Kosciuszko represented the legions before the French Government. He disagreed to help in establishing the Grand Duchy of Warsaw as he was the opponent of Napoleon and Napoleon’s policy. Kosciuszko died in Switzerland. He is buried in Wawel Royal Castle.