Cyprian Godebski
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For a sculptor, see Cyprian Godebski (sculptor).
Cyprian Godebski (1765 – April 19, 1809) was a Polish poet, novelist, father of Franciszek Ksawery. An outstanding poet of the so-called "Legions Poetry".
[edit] Life
Cyprian served in the Polish Legions from 1798 until 1801. In 1803–1806 he became, together with Ksawery Kossecki, publisher and editor of the "Zabawy Przyjemne i Pozyteczne" almanach. From 1805 he was a member of the Friends of Science Society. In 1806 Cyprian joined the Polish Army of the Duchy of Warsaw; he had become disillusioned with the policy of Napoleon towards Poland. He died in the Battle of Raszyn in 1809.[1]
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[edit] See also
- Misia Sert, pianist, daughter of Cyprian Godebski
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