Henryk Dobrzański: Biography, Facts and Career
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Major Henryk Dobrzański (22 June 1897 – 30 April 1940), also known by his nom-de-guerre "Hubal," was a Polish soldier, sportsman and partisan. He fought in the Polish Legions in World War I, Polish–Ukrainian War of 1918, the Polish–Bolshevik War of 1919–1921 and the Polish September Campaign of 1939. He is however best known as the leader of the partisan unit known as the Detached Unit of the Polish Army which operated in 1939 and early 1940 near Kielce. Exploits of Dobrzański and his unit, considered the first partisans in Poland and arguably, of World War II, became a legend in Poland already during the war. Known as Hubal, he has been described as Poland's last "Romantic Hero" and compared to figures such as Robin Hood, William Tell, Till Eulenspiegel and Davy Crockett.
Quick facts about Henryk Dobrzański
- Full name: Henryk Dobrzański
- Born: 1897-06-22
- Nationality: Poland
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q574303
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Who is Henryk Dobrzański?
Major Henryk Dobrzański (22 June 1897 – 30 April 1940), also known by his nom-de-guerre "Hubal," was a Polish soldier, sportsman and partisan.
What nationality is Henryk Dobrzański?
Henryk Dobrzański is Poland.
When was Henryk Dobrzański born?
Henryk Dobrzański was born on 1897-06-22.
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