Ambroży Mikołaj Skarżyński

Baron Ambroży Mikołaj Skarżyński of Bończa (1787–1868) was a Napoleonic officer, Chevalier de l'Empire and later in his career he would become a Polish general. He was born in Gawłów, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland. He began his career in the Prussian army. He was educated at a Prussian military school. A Cadet in the Prussian 13th Dragoon Regiment. He would become a military officer under Napoleon Bonaparte and his First French Empire. He eventually served in the Imperial Guard. He would be awarded with the title of Chevalier de l'Empire for his battlefield accomplishments. He distinguished himself at the Battle of Berry-au-Bac, the Battle of Arcis-sur-Aube and the Battle of Wagram. He received a hereditary title of a Baron of the French Empire in 1814, which was later confirmed by the Polish parliament in 1820.