Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746–1817)

Revolutionary hero

A captain in the Polish army, Kosciuszko volunteered for Washington's army during the Revolution. He rose to brigadier general and was honored by the new Congress. He visited the US again, to accolades, in 1797.


Links

Catholic Encyclopedia * Wikipedia

Books

D. Abodaher, Warrior on Two Continents: Thaddeus Kosciuszko

Children's M. Greene, Thaddeus Kosciuszko: Polish General and Patriot  

J. Pula, Thaddeus Kosciuszko: The Purest Son of Liberty