Maryan Langiewicz

August 5, 1827 (age 59)

Krotoszyn, Poland

Maryan subsequently entered the Prussian Landwehr and served for a year in the royal guard. He defeated the Russians at Wachock and Slupia (February), capturing 1000 muskets and 8 cannon. This victory drew hundreds of young recruits to his standard, till at last he had 12, 000 men at his disposal. On the 23rd of February he again defeated the Russians, at Malogoszcza, and captured 500 muskets and 2 cannon. On the 10th of March he proclaimed himself dictator and attempted to form a regular government; but either he had insufficient organizing talent, or had not time enough to carry out his plans, and after a fresh series of engagements his army was almost annihilated at Zagosc (18th of March), whereupon he took refuge in Austrian territory and was interned at Tarnow. He was subsequently transferred to the fortress of Josephstadt, from which he was released in 1865. He then lived at Solothurn as a citizen of the Swiss Republic, and subsequently entered the Turkish service as Langie Bey.

Maryan Langiewicz

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Background

Marian Langiewicz was born at Krotoszyn, in the province of Posen, on August 5, 1827, his father was the local doctor.

Education

Langiewicz was educated at Posen, Breslau and Prague, and was compelled to earn his daily bread by giving lectures.

In 1860 he migrated to Paris and was for a time professor in the high school founded there by Mieroslawski.

Career

Maryan subsequently entered the Prussian Landwehr and served for a year in the royal guard.

He defeated the Russians at Wachock and Slupia (February), capturing 1000 muskets and 8 cannon.

This victory drew hundreds of young recruits to his standard, till at last he had 12, 000 men at his disposal.

On the 23rd of February he again defeated the Russians, at Malogoszcza, and captured 500 muskets and 2 cannon. On the 10th of March he proclaimed himself dictator and attempted to form a regular government; but either he had insufficient organizing talent, or had not time enough to carry out his plans, and after a fresh series of engagements his army was almost annihilated at Zagosc (18th of March), whereupon he took refuge in Austrian territory and was interned at Tarnow.

He was subsequently transferred to the fortress of Josephstadt, from which he was released in 1865.

He then lived at Solothurn as a citizen of the Swiss Republic, and subsequently entered the Turkish service as Langie Bey.

Achievements

Langiewicz was a military leader of the January Uprising in 1863.

Connections

Maryan's father was a doctor.

Spouse:: Suzanne

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