Lucjan Żeligowski

Polish officer (1865-1947)
Person human Q458532
Lucjan Żeligowski
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Lucjan Żeligowski

Summary

Lucjan Żeligowski is a human[1]. Born in Ašmiany[2], he… he was born on October 17, 1865[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 9, 1947[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Lucjan Żeligowski's place of birth was Ašmiany[2].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski died in London[4].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski was born on October 17, 1865[3].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski died on July 9, 1947[5].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski is buried at Powązki Military Cemetery[9].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski held citizenship in Russian Empire[10].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski held citizenship in Second Polish Republic[11].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski held citizenship in Republic of Central Lithuania[12].
  • Polish was Lucjan Żeligowski's native language[13].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski's professions included military officer[6].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski worked as a politician[7].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski held the position of defence minister[14].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski held the position of member of the Sejm of the Second Polish Republic[15].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski held the position of member of the Sejm of the Second Polish Republic[16].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[18].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[19].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[20].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class with Swords[21].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski received the Order of St. George, 4th class[22].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski is recorded as male[23].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski was affiliated with the Nonpartisan Bloc for Cooperation with the Government[25].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski's Commons category is recorded as Lucjan Żeligowski[26].
  • Lucjan Żeligowski's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the branch[27].

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Origins and Family

Lucjan Żeligowski was born in Ašmiany[2]. He was born on October 17, 1865[3]. Polish was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include defence minister[14], a position[28] and member of the Sejm of the Second Polish Republic[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[29], in France[30]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[18], a grade of an order[31], in Russian Empire[32]; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[19], a grade of an order[33], in Russian Empire[34]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[20], a grade of an order[35], in Russian Empire[36]; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class with Swords[21], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; and Order of St. George, 4th class[22], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40].

Personal Life

Lucjan Żeligowski was affiliated with the Nonpartisan Bloc for Cooperation with the Government[25].

Death and Burial

Lucjan Żeligowski died on July 9, 1947[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Powązki Military Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Lucjan Żeligowski ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Lucjan Żeligowski born?

Born in Ašmiany[2], Lucjan Żeligowski…

Where did Lucjan Żeligowski die?

Lucjan Żeligowski died in London[4].

What did Lucjan Żeligowski do for work?

Lucjan Żeligowski worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Lucjan Żeligowski receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[17], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[18], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[19], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[20].

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  24. [3] . Internetowy Polski Słownik Biograficzny. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Internetowy Polski Słownik Biograficzny. wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, politician
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  2. 19d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Powązki Military Cemetery
    Given name Lucjan
    Sex or gender male
    Citizenship
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