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Józef Poniatowski

1763–1813 · 18th century · Also known as Prince Józef Poniatowski

Józef Poniatowski was a Polish prince and general, nephew of King Stanisław August. He fought against Russia in 1792 and in the Kościuszko Uprising, and from 1807 commanded the army of the Duchy of Warsaw. In 1809 he defeated the Austrians at Raszyn and occupied Kraków. Made a Marshal of France in 1813, he drowned in the Elster river while covering the retreat after the Battle of Leipzig.

Józef Poniatowski
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Duchy of Warsaw

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