Edward Rydz-Śmigły
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Summary
Edward Rydz-Śmigły was born on March 11, 1886[1], in Berezhany[2]. He died on December 2, 1941[3], in Warsaw[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], poet[6], painter[7], writer[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,936 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 13, 1886[11]
- Date of death: December 12, 1941[12]
- Place of burial: Powązki Cemetery[13]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[14]
- Occupation: marshal[15]
- Position held: president[16]
- Educated at: Jagiellonian University[17], Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow[18]
- Award received: Order of the White Eagle[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle[20], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[21], Commander of the Order of Military Virtue[22], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[23], Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[24], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[25], Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[26], Decade of Independence Regained[27], Cross of Independence with Swords[28], Cross of Valour[29], Gold Cross of Merit[30], Army of Central Lithuania Cross of Merit[31], Commemorative Medal for the War of 1918–1921[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Member of political party: Camp of National Unity[34]
- Military branch: infantry[35]
- Commons category: Edward Rydz-Śmigły[36]
- Military, police or special rank: Marshal of Poland[37]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[38]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[39], Polish–Ukrainian War[40], Polish–Soviet War[41], World War II[42]
Why It Matters
Edward Rydz-Śmigły has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Edward Rydz-Śmigły born?
Edward Rydz-Śmigły was born in Berezhany[2].
Where did Edward Rydz-Śmigły die?
Edward Rydz-Śmigły passed away in Warsaw[4].
What did Edward Rydz-Śmigły do for work?
Edward Rydz-Śmigły worked as a military officer[5], poet[6], painter[7], writer[8], and politician[9].
Where did Edward Rydz-Śmigły go to school?
Edward Rydz-Śmigły was educated at Jagiellonian University[17] and Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow[18].
What awards did Edward Rydz-Śmigły receive?
Honors received include Order of the White Eagle[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle[20], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[21], and Commander of the Order of Military Virtue[22].