Franciszek Kamiński
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Franciszek Wawrzyniec Kamiński, pseudonym: „Olsza”, „Kowal”, „Zenon Trawiński” (20 September 1902 – 24 February 2000) was a Polish politician and military leader, commander of the Peasant Battalions during World War II.[1] After the war, he was a member of the State National Council and the Legislative Sejm. Imprisoned for political reasons during the Stalinist period (from 1950 to 1956).
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Birth name | Franciszek Wawrzyniec Kamiński |
Nickname(s) | Olsza, Kowal, Zenon Trawiński |
Born | 20 September 1902 Mikułowice, Opatów County, Congress Poland, Russian Empire |
Died | 24 February 2000 (aged 97) Warsaw, Poland |
Rank | Major general |
Battles/wars | Polish–Soviet War, World War II |
Alma mater | University of Warsaw |
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