Xawery Czernicki
Polish admiral (1882–1940)
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Summary
Xawery Czernicki was born on October 16, 1882[1], in Krajvancy[2]. He died on January 1, 1940[3], in Katyn[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Katyn Polish War Cemetery[7]
- Country of citizenship: Second Polish Republic[8]
- Educated at: F. E. Dzerzhinsky Naval Engineering Academy[9]
- Award received: Decade of Independence Regained[10], Gold Cross of Merit[11], Commemorative Medal for the War of 1918–1921[12], Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[13], Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], Order of Saint Stanislaus[15], Cross of Valour (1920)[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Military branch: Polish Navy[18]
- Commons category: Xawery Czernicki[19]
- Military, police or special rank: counter admiral[20]
- Cause of death: execution by shooting[21]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[22], Polish–Soviet War[23], World War II[24]
- Family name: Czernicki[25]
- Given name: Xawery[26]
- Allegiance: Russian Empire[27], Second Polish Republic[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[29]
- Name in native language: Xawery Czernicki[30]
- P14974: 3018[31]
Why It Matters
Xawery Czernicki is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Xawery Czernicki born?
Xawery Czernicki was born in Krajvancy[2].
Where did Xawery Czernicki die?
Xawery Czernicki passed away in Katyn[4].
What did Xawery Czernicki do for work?
Xawery Czernicki worked as a military officer[5].
Where did Xawery Czernicki go to school?
Xawery Czernicki was educated at F. E. Dzerzhinsky Naval Engineering Academy[9].
What awards did Xawery Czernicki receive?
Honors received include Decade of Independence Regained[10], Gold Cross of Merit[11], Commemorative Medal for the War of 1918–1921[12], and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[13].