Antoni Giełgud
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Antoni Giełgud (Lithuanian: Antanas Gelgaudas; 27 April 1792 – 13 July 1831) was a Polish-Lithuanian brigadier general and leader of the Polish-Lithuanian forces during the November Uprising.[1][2]
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Antoni Giełgud Antanas Gelgaudas | |
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Born | (1792-04-27)27 April 1792 Panemunė Castle, Kovno Governorate, Russian Empire |
Died | 23 December 1831(1831-12-23) (aged 25) Agluona river, Kovno Governorate, Russian Empire |
Buried | Kisiniai [lt] cemetery |
Noble family | Gelgaudai (Giełgud) |
Father | Michał Giełgud [pl] |
Mother | Eleonara Tyszkiewicz |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Polish–Lithuanian insurgents |
Years of service | 1830–1831 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | 21st Infantry Regiment (Duchy of Warsaw), 1st Brigade of the 1st Infantry Division [pl], 1st Infantry Division (under Jan Krukowiecki), 2nd Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Battle of Wawer, Battle of Białołęka, Battle of Ostrołęka, Battle of Rajgród |
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