Kazimierz Sosnkowski

General
Kazimierz Sosnkowski
General Sosnkowski in the 1930s
General Inspector of the Armed Forces
In office
1943–1944
Preceded byWładysław Sikorski
Succeeded byTadeusz Bór-Komorowski
Personal details
Born(1885-11-19)19 November 1885
Warsaw, Congress Poland, Russian Empire
Died11 October 1969(1969-10-11) (aged 83)
Arundel, Quebec, Canada
Resting placeArchcathedral in Warsaw
ProfessionArchitect and professional officer
Signature
Nickname(s)Baca, Godziemba, Józek
Military service
Allegiance Second Polish Republic Poland
Branch/service Polish Legions
Polish Army
Years of service1914–1944
RankGenerał broni LTG
CommandsPolish Armed Forces
Battles/warsWorld War I
Polish–Soviet War
World War II

General Kazimierz Sosnkowski OBE (Polish: [kaˈʑimjɛʂ sɔsŋˈkɔfskʲi]; Warsaw, 19 November 1885 – 11 October 1969, Arundel, Quebec) was a Polish independence fighter, general, diplomat, and architect.

He was a major political figure and an accomplished commander, notable in particular for his contributions during the Polish–Soviet War and World War II. After the death of General Władysław Sikorski in July 1943, Sosnkowski became Commander-in-chief of the Polish Armed Forces.

Sosnkowski was an intellectual who was able to speak Latin, Greek, English, French, German, Italian, and Russian.