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COMMANDER // 1781–1821

Jan Leon Kozietulski

colonelDuchy of Warsaw2 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1781 – 1821

17851790179518001805181018151820Peninsular War · 1808-1814French invasion of Russia · 1812Battle of Somosierra — November 30, 1808 · France · Peninsular WarBattle of Maloyaroslavets — October 24, 1812 · French Empire · French invasion of Russia

Active service 1808–1812 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 27.

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Baron Jan Leon Hipolit Kozietulski was a Polish noble, military commander and an officer of the armed forces of the Duchy of Warsaw during the Napoleonic Wars. He is best remembered as the heroic commander of the Polish cavalry charge at the Battle of Somosierra.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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