Mariusz Zaruski

Mariusz Zaruski
Born(1867-01-18)18 January 1867
Dumanów, Russian Empire
Died8 April 1941(1941-04-08) (aged 74)
Kherson, USSR
AllegianceAustria-Hungary
Second Polish Republic
BranchAustro-Hungarian Army
Polish Armed Forces
Years of service1914-1941
Rank Generał brygady (Brigadier general)
UnitPolish Legions
11th Legions Uhlan Regiment
23rd Grodno Uhlan Regiment
CommandsCommander of the Regiment
Adjutant of the President of Poland
Battles / warsFirst World War
Polish-Soviet War
Awards(see below)

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.