Jerzy Sosnowski

Major of the Polish Army (1896–1942)
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Jerzy Sosnowski

Summary

Jerzy Sosnowski is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lviv[2]. He was born on December 3, 1896[3]. He died in Saratov[4]. He died on May 26, 1942[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jerzy Sosnowski's place of birth was Lviv[2].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski died in Saratov[4].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski was born on December 3, 1896[3].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski died on May 26, 1942[5].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski held citizenship in Second Polish Republic[8].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski's professions included military officer[6].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski's field of work was military service[9].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski received the Silver Cross of Merit[10].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski received the Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[11].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski received the Cross of Valour[12].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski received the Knight of the Order of the Crown (Romania)[13].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski received the Karl Troop Cross[14].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski received the Military Merit Medal (Austria-Hungary)[15].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski is recorded as male[16].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski's family is recorded as House of Sosnowski[18].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski's coat of arms is recorded as Nałęcz[19].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski's military branch is recorded as cavalry of Second Polish Republic[20].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski's Commons category is recorded as Jerzy Sosnowski[21].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[22].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski was part of the conflict Polish–Soviet War[24].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski's family name is recorded as Sosnowski[26].
  • Jerzy Sosnowski's given name is recorded as Jerzy[27].

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Origins and Family

Jerzy Sosnowski was born in Lviv[2]. He was born on December 3, 1896[3].

Career and Affiliations

Jerzy Sosnowski's professions included military officer[6]. His field of work was military service[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Silver Cross of Merit[10]; Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[11]; Cross of Valour[12], a courage award[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1920[30]; Knight of the Order of the Crown (Romania)[13]; Karl Troop Cross[14], a campaign medal[31], in Austria–Hungary[32], founded in 1916[33]; and Military Merit Medal (Austria-Hungary)[15], a military decoration[34], in Austria–Hungary[35], founded in 1890[36].

Death and Burial

Jerzy Sosnowski died on May 26, 1942[5]. He died in Saratov[4].

Why It Matters

Jerzy Sosnowski ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Jerzy Sosnowski born?

Born in Lviv[2], Jerzy Sosnowski…

Where did Jerzy Sosnowski die?

Jerzy Sosnowski passed away in Saratov[4].

What did Jerzy Sosnowski do for work?

Jerzy Sosnowski worked as military officer[6].

What awards did Jerzy Sosnowski receive?

Honors received include Silver Cross of Merit[10], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[11], Cross of Valour[12], and Knight of the Order of the Crown (Romania)[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Sejm-Wielki.pl. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank major
    Given name Jerzy
    Field of work military service
    Internetowy polski słownik biograficzny id jerzy-nalecz-sosnowski-1896-1942-oficer-wp-agent-wywiadu
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