InfoPersons, originating from Poland
Casimir Pulaski
Born March 4, 1746 in Winiary, near Warka.Died October 11, 1779 in Savannah, America
Name in Polish written as Kazimierz PuĊaski.
Member of the Polish-Lithuanian szlachta and politician.
He fought against Russian domination of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. When this uprising failed, he emigrated to North America, where he became a general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Here he got the title of honor "Father of American cavalry."
He died of injuries in the Battle of Savannah.
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