Zygmunt Zieliński (1858–1925)
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Zygmunt Zieliński (1 August 1858 – 11 April 1925) was a Polish general. He reached the rank of colonel in the Austro-Hungarian Army.
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Zygmunt Zieliński | |
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Born | (1858-08-01)August 1, 1858 |
Died | April 11, 1925(1925-04-11) (aged 66) |
Occupation | Military officer |
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In 1914, he volunteered for the Polish Legions, where he commanded the 3rd Brigade, Polish Legions from 1915. From 1917 to 1918, he commanded the Polish Auxiliary Corps. After World War I ended, he participated in the Polish-Ukrainian War and the Polish-Soviet War, commanding the Polish 3rd Army. He retired in 1922.