Romuald Giedroyć
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Romuald Giedroyć (French: Romuald Gedroitze; Lithuanian: Romualdas Giedraitis; 7 February 1750 – 15 October 1824) was a Polish-Lithuanian prince from the Lithuanian princely Giedraičiai family,[2] who fought in the Bar Confederation, War of 1792 and the Uprising of 1794 as part of the Grand Ducal Lithuanian Army. From mid-1812 to early 1813, Giedroyć was also the commander of the Lithuanian regiments raised during the French invasion of Russia.[3][4] In early 1813, he was captured by the Russians and exiled to Arkhangelsk. In 1815, Alexander I of Russia amnestied Giedroyć and made him a Lieutenant general of the Army of Congress Poland.
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Born | (1750-02-07)7 February 1750 Babtinas [lt], Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
Died | 15 October 1824(1824-10-15) (aged 74) Warsaw, Congress Poland |
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Years of service | 1765–1794, 1812–1813 |
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Awards | Order of Saint Stanislaus (1790)[2] |
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