Mariusz Zaruski
Mariusz Zaruski | |
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| Born | 18 January 1867 Dumanów, Russian Empire |
| Died | 8 April 1941 (aged 74) Kherson, USSR |
| Allegiance | Austria-Hungary Second Polish Republic |
| Branch | Austro-Hungarian Army Polish Armed Forces |
| Years of service | 1914-1941 |
| Rank | Generał brygady (Brigadier general) |
| Unit | Polish Legions 11th Legions Uhlan Regiment 23rd Grodno Uhlan Regiment |
| Commands | Commander of the Regiment Adjutant of the President of Poland |
| Battles / wars | First World War Polish-Soviet War |
| Awards | () |
Mariusz Zaruski (18 January 1867 – 8 April 1941) was a brigadier-general in the Polish Army, a pioneer of Polish sports yachting, an outstanding climber of the winter and caves of Tatra Mountains. He was a photographer, painter, poet and writer, a seamen and traveler, a conspirator, legionnaire and lancer in Polish cavalry.
During his active life, he was a devoted social activist, sportsman and teacher.