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First Lancer of the Second Polish Republic. Doctor, poet, polyglot, cavalryman, adjutant of Józef Piłsudski. General HR. Polish Ambassador in Rome. He died tragically in New York. His ashes were buried at the Rakowiecki Cemetery in Krakow.

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"Reader, if you agree with me that there are only two professions in the world worthy of a liberated and independent man, namely that of a poet and a cavalryman (so much the worse for you if you disagree with this statement, because it proves that you are neither one nor the other, and you are, however, even if you count only twenty autumns or pseudo-springs, an old and bald tetryk with aspirations to be a senior tax adviser or even a bank collector, or - worse still - you are a so-called matron who for some mercenary, against the lyrical charm of an uhlan or the insatiable conquest of a poet, he defends his daughters' virtues, fortunately, usually in vain) - well, if you can afford to agree with me, then in consequence you cannot deny that the spirit of Romanticism, before it took winged phalanx of poets from the beginning of the XNUMXth century, in the ranks of the cavalry he found the first followers and apostles of his unbridled momentum, his worldlyness and this love for extraordinary, fantastic deeds, beyond the imagination of ordinary people - indeed - breaking almost above the laws of nature.

Source: Bolesław Wieniawa-Długoszowski in the introduction to the book "General Lasalle" (1931) - Dupont Marcel.

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Prof. Jacek Majchrowski in his book entitled "Cezar's Favorite..." (1990, published by Ossolineum), considered to be the best biography of Wieniawa-Długoszowski, writes about the General:

Undoubtedly, the life of Bolesław Wieniawa-Długoszowski was so varied and rich in events that it would be enough to share several biographies.

(...)

If you want to sum up Wieniawa's biography and figure, you can do it with the words of one of his associates.

Antoni Mańkowski called him "a man of comprehensive intelligence, comprehensively educated and with versatile interests, noble, chivalrous ... grew up from childhood on the old traditions of a Polish noble family. A man who combines all the qualities of a soldier, tough in a soldier's way and understanding in a soldier's way, a believing Christian contrary to common judgments, a man of great heart, good in the full sense of the word(A. Mańkowski, Wołodyjowski, "Nowy Świat", August 23, 1942).

I fully agree with this opinion.

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Entry updated: 06.10.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX


Boleslaw Wieniawa-Dlugoszowski died in New York on July 1, 1942, aged 61. He is buried at the Rakowicki Cemetery in Kraków (plot PAS 50-3-13-Plac Legionów).


Publications in the Polish Digital Equestrian Library:

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Publications

"Polish Cavalry Revue on Krakow's Błonia - Wojciech Kossak" (2023) - Stefania Krzysztofowicz-Kozakowska

"Report on the death of Bolesław Wieniawa-Długoszowski" (2022) - PCBJ

"Anniversary of the mysterious death of General Wieniawa" (2022) - Wojciech Grochowalski

"Józef Piłsudski's Light Cavalry Regiment" (2022)

"Wieniawa, Wieniawa, Wieniawa" (2022) - Wojciech Grochowalski

"Caesar's favorite and the idol of Polish women" (2018) - Andrzej Ćmiech

"Kraków traces of Marshal Józef Piłsudski, 150th anniversary of his birth" (2017) - Lilianna Pochwalska

"Kraków traces of Marshal Józef Piłsudski" (2017) - Hieronim Sieński

"100 years ago, Piłsudski came to Bobowa for eggs and Krzonówka" (2016) - Andrzej Ćmiech

"Polish cavalry revue in Krakow in 1933" (2013) - Waldemar Rezmer

"Bolesław Wieniawa-Dlugoszowski. Writer, lancer, diplomat. (2009) – Beata Kapustka

"Długoszowski Bolesław Wieniawa II" (2009) - Wojciech Molendowicz

"Bolesław Wieniawa-Długoszowski - the first lancer of the Second Polish Republic" (2009) - Jan Rećko

"First Cadre Company. Branch portrait." (2002) - Jacek Majchrowski

Caesar's favourite. Boleslaw Wieniawa-Dlugoszowski.” (1990) - Jacek Majchrowski

"Introduction to the Book of Polish Riding" (1938) - Bolesław Wieniawa-Długoszowski

"A gift from the cavalry for Marshal Piłsudski" (1934)

"Krakow emotions" (1933) - Bolesław Wieniawa-Długoszowski

"Feast of the Polish Cavalry in Krakow" (1933)

"Commander-in-chief and cavalry of the 1st legion brigade" (1933) - Bolesław Wieniawa-Długoszowski

"Cavalry Festival in Krakow in 1933" - Leon Mitkiewicz

"Bolesław Wieniawa-Długoszowski accepted the nomination for the president of the Republic of Poland"

links

"The mystery of the death of Bolesław Wieniawa-Długoszowski" [link] (2021) - Sławomir Koper

"Bolesław Ignacy Florian Wieniawa-Długoszowski" [link] (2018)

"'Even with the devil, only to free Poland'. The Legend of the First Uhlan of the Second Polish Republic” [link] (2017) – Łukasz Zaranek

"Wieniawa-Długoszowski - Lancer and Poet" [link] (2012)

"Bolesław Wieniawa-Długoszowski - poetry, saber and vodka" [link] (2012) - Paweł Rzewuski

"Memory of the Polish cavalry revue on Krakow's Błonia in 1933" [link] (2005) – Eugeniusz Stuligłowa

Movies

Wieniawa (2018) | MOVIE

Bolesław Wieniawa-Długoszowski. First Uhlan of the Second Polish Republic (1994) | MOVIE

The Return of Wieniawa (1990) | MOVIE

Pilsudski Reviews Polish Cavalry (1933) | MOVIE


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Two-time Olympian (Paris Olympics 1924 – horse 'Zefir', Amsterdam Olympics 1928 – 'The Lad' – reserve). 1st Light Cavalry Regiment of Józef Piłsudski. Victim of the Katyn massacre.

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Born on December 8, 1896 in Krakow.

Son of Leon and Katarzyna née Kornecki. Already during high school, he was a member of the Polish Shooting Teams.

In August 1914 he joined Piłsudski's troops. He fought in the ranks of the 1st Cavalry Regiment of the Polish Legions, in 1917 he was wounded.

In November 1918, he reported in Hrubieszów to the reconstructed by Capt. Gustaw Orlicz-Dreszer of the 1st Regiment (later the 1st Regiment of Józef Piłsudski's Light Cavalry), with whom he fought in the Polish-Bolshevik War - wounded twice in 1919 and 1920. Decorated with the Virtuti Militari Cross and the Cross of Valor four times.

Promotions in the Polish Army: February 3, 1920 appointed to the rank of second lieutenant of the cavalry, verified as a lieutenant with seniority on June 1, 1919, 1924 captain, 1932 major, 1939 lieutenant colonel, 2007, posthumously - colonel.

Excellently evaluated by his superiors - as a soldier, commander and rider.

In the home 1st Light Cavalry Regiment of Józef Piłsudski, there was, among others, squadron commander, quartermaster, and from October 1936 deputy commander. In July 1939, he was seconded to the Military Historical Bureau, and after the announcement of mobilization, he returned to the regiment. (…)

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Author: Hanna Lysakowska

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Entry updated: 14.05.2024/XNUMX/XNUMX


Zdzislaw Dziadulski in the spring of 1940, together with the prisoners of war in Starobielsk, he was transported to Kharkov and murdered. He was 44 at the time. Buried together with other prisoners at the Cemetery of Victims of Totalitarianism in Kharkiv, in Pyatichatki.


1st Regiment of Light Cavalry of Józef Piłsudski

(mp. Warsaw, amaranth border).

The regiment referred to the tradition of the 1st Light Horse Regiment of the Polish Guard of Emperor Napoleon I and the 1st Uhlan Regiment of the Polish Legions "Belina". It was recreated in November 1918 by officers of the former 1st Light Horse Regiment of the Polish Legions, headed by Capt. Gustaw Orlicz-Dreszer. From 1921, the regiment was stationed in Warsaw near Belweder. It was said to be one of the elite cavalry regiments of the interwar period. It was popularly called the "National Guard", although it never officially received this name.

Rejoice, brave cavalryman,
You have protection at Belweder.

The cavalrymen shake their heads,
They want to be the National Guard.

They shake their asses, they shake their heads,
They want to be the National Guard.

They want to have guardsman manners.
Be Be ery, cavalry.

Always proud of his boss,
This is Piłsudski's cavalryman.

The cavalryman takes the upper hand,
Under the patronage of the Belweder Palace.

In the Belweder Palace, in the quarters
Sleep, brother cavalryman.

And remember, cavalryman,
That you are on guard at Belweder.

From the parade and the celebration,
For the protection of the President.

They are sitting like this in Warsaw
With a glass and a coffee.

The whole bunch are suckers
In the First Cavalry Regiment.

More gentlemen than suckers,
This is the first cavalry.

Some gentlemen and painters,
This is the first horse regiment.

From aides and doctors
Warsaw has a regiment of brats.

Source: Żurawiejki (1995) – Stanisław Radomyski


Publications in the Polish Digital Equestrian Library:

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"Participation and successes of Polish officers in international equestrian competitions" (2022) - Renata Urban

Zdzislaw Dziadulski. Rider of Marble” [link] (2021) – Athletes for independence

"Zdzisław Dziadulski - two-time Olympian murdered in Katyn" (2020) - Hanna Łysakowska

"Zdzisław Dziadulski" (2012) - Witold Danish

"History of horse riding, part XII” (1992) – Witold Domański

“Paris Olympics 1924” (1990) – Leon Kon

"Poles in the Nations Cup, 1923-1982" (1982) - Witold Domański

"Equestrian sport in the horse weapons of the Second Polish Republic" (1974) - Zygmunt Bielecki


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Charles Rommel

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Honorary patron: Polish Equestrian Association

Polish Equestrian Association (PZJ), is the only official Polish equestrian organization recognized by the Polish Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee, which is also one of over 140 national equestrian organizations associated with the FEI – International Federation for Equestrian Sports [www.pzj.pl].


Soldier, trainer, artist in painting, drawing and horse riding. Three-time Olympian (1912 - Stockholm, 1924 - Paris, 1928 - Amsterdam). He was active in KJK in Łódź (1937) and JLKS Sopot (after the war).

Born on May 22, 1888 in Grodno.

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Decorated: silver cross of the War Order of Virttuti Militari, Medal for the War 1918-1921, Gold Cross of Merit, Knight's Cross of the House Order of St. Saints Maurice and Lazarus (Italy),
Medal of the 1912th Olympiad (XNUMX, Stockholm, Sweden) - here, if Ziablik had not stumbled on the last ditch, which caused the rider to fall and break several ribs, he would most likely have won this competition. For excellent riding, he was awarded an Olympic medal, which he had the right to wear along with his orders.

Three-time Olympian
– Stockholm 1912 (in the Russian national team): show jumping individually – 9th place, horse Ziablik.
– Paris 1924: show jumping individually – 10th place, team – 6th place, horse Favorite; Eventing: individually - 10th place, team - 7th place, Krechowiak;
– Amsterdam 1928: Eventing: individually 26th place, team – 3rd place (bronze medal), horse Donneuse.

Karol Rómmel on horse Revcliffe was a member of the team (Królikiewicz/PICADOR, Kazimierz Szosland/CEZAR, Henryk Dobrzański/MUM EXTRA-DRY), which won the first Nations Cup for Poland in Nice (France) on April 26, 1925.

He contributed to winning the Nations Cup for Poland in 1927 in New York and 1928 in Nice.

He was the Polish Champion in 1935 on the mare Sachar and in 1937 on the gelding Dyngus. He also won a silver medal on the same horse in 1938. He won the MP bronze medal in 1934 on Allied.

Baron Karol Rómmel graduated from the Cadet Corps in Odessa in 1906 and from the Pavlovsk Junker Infantry School in St. Petersburg in 1908.

He began his service as a second lieutenant in the Izmailovsky Foot Guards Regiment in St. Petersburg. There, with the help of the commander, he began to study painting and drawing in the battle class of NS Samokisza at the Academy of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg.

As an infantry officer (!!) he represented Russia in the equestrian Olympic team (Stockholm 1912). In 1913, Karol Rómmel set a record in St. Petersburg for a jump in width - 694 cm, on the English Thoroughbred mare MONNA VANNA.

In the Russian Army until 1917 in the rank of colonel. He was admitted to the Polish Army on July 15.07.1919, XNUMX, in the rank of major. In Poland, he managed, among others, the Cavalry Training Center in Grudziądz (a Polish training center for the equestrian team).

In 1938, the Military Institute of Science and Education published a book: "Training and racing - practical tips for training a horse for obstacle races and cross-country running" (we are applying for a license to digitize this book, which will be published on our website) .

In 1939, he set a Polish record in a jump to a height of 198 cm, on the horse DYNGUS. In the years 1919-1939 he participated in over 490 competitions and obstacle course races, winning first place over 200 times.

In 1937, he organized a Horse Riding Club in Łódź, which he managed until the outbreak of the war (1939). After the war, he was, among others, a trainer at the Equestrian People's Sports Club in Sopot and a collaborator and consultant to directors making battle films: "Krzyżacy" (1960), "Lotna" (1959).

In the film "Lotna" he played the role of a parish priest. As Fr. Andrzej Luther (Gazeta Wyborcza, February 6.02.2014, XNUMX) - " 'Lotna' was in fact a farewell to a national tradition symbolized by a cavalry squadron - moving, but at the same time completely anachronistic. It is impossible to preserve the traditions and faith of the ancestors by looking only at the past. The old priest on horseback was a symbol of something invigorating, joyful, even in the face of death, not scratching his wounds and wrongs, but moving forward into the world - as it is."

Karol Rómmel was a man of many talents. He fulfilled himself as a soldier, horseman, artist, trainer, writer and even an actor.

His son, Karol Rómmel J., born on February 9.02.1959, 25.07.2003, inherited his father's artistic skills and, like his father, was a great companion. A valued cross-country builder, he died tragically on July XNUMX, XNUMX in a car accident, returning from Moscow, where he was putting up field obstacles for international eventing competitions.


Charles Rommel died in Elbląg on March 7, 1967, at the age of 79. He was buried at the Srebrzysko cemetery in Gdańsk Wrzeszcz.


1st Regiment of Light Cavalry of Józef Piłsudski

(mp. Warsaw, amaranth border).

The regiment referred to the tradition of the 1st Light Horse Regiment of the Polish Guard of Emperor Napoleon I and the 1st Uhlan Regiment of the Polish Legions "Belina". It was recreated in November 1918 by officers of the former 1st Light Horse Regiment of the Polish Legions, headed by Capt. Gustaw Orlicz-Dreszer. From 1921, the regiment was stationed in Warsaw near Belweder. It was said to be one of the elite cavalry regiments of the interwar period. It was popularly called the "National Guard", although it never officially received this name.

Rejoice, brave cavalryman,
You have protection at Belweder.

The cavalrymen shake their heads,
They want to be the National Guard.

They shake their asses, they shake their heads,
They want to be the National Guard.

They want to have guardsman manners.
Be Be ery, cavalry.

Always proud of his boss,
This is Piłsudski's cavalryman.

The cavalryman takes the upper hand,
Under the patronage of the Belweder Palace.

In the Belweder Palace, in the quarters
Sleep, brother cavalryman.

And remember, cavalryman,
That you are on guard at Belweder.

From the parade and the celebration,
For the protection of the President.

They are sitting like this in Warsaw
With a glass and a coffee.

The whole bunch are suckers
In the First Cavalry Regiment.

More gentlemen than suckers,
This is the first cavalry.

Some gentlemen and painters,
This is the first horse regiment.

From aides and doctors
Warsaw has a regiment of brats.

Source: Żurawiejki (1995) – Stanisław Radomyski


Polish Digital Equestrian Library:

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Publications

"Karol Rómmel" (2023) - Witold Sikorski

"1st Józef Piłsudski Light Cavalry Regiment" (2022)

"Participation and successes of Polish officers in international equestrian competitions" (2022) - Renata Urban

"One driving school, different fates" (2019) - Hanna Łysakowska

"Polish Olympic riders of the interwar period, part II" (2019) - Hanna Łysakowska

"Polish Olympic riders of the interwar period, part I" (2018) - Hanna Łysakowska

"Lancemen, Uhlans and Mounted Riflemen in Photography..." (2013)

"Riders-Olympians of the Second Republic" (2012) - Renata Urban

“With Col. Karol Rómmel unfinished conversations” (2002) – Witold Domański

"Olympic Riders" (2000) - Hanna Łysakowska

"History of horse riding, part XXI” (1996) – Witold Domański

"History of horse riding, part XIV” (1993) – Witold Domański

"History of horse riding, part XII” (1992) – Witold Domański

"History of horse riding, part IX” (1991) – Witold Domański

"History of horse riding, part VIII” (1991) – Witold Domański

"History of horse riding, part VII” (1990) – Witold Domański

"History of horse riding, part VI” (1990) – Witold Domański

“Paris Olympics 1924” (1990) – Leon Kon

"History of horse riding, part IV” (1989) – Witold Domański

"History of horse riding, part III” (1989) – Witold Domański

"Poles in the Nations Cup, 1923-1982" (1982) - Witold Domański

"Equestrian sport in the horse weapons of the Second Polish Republic" (1974) - Zygmunt Bielecki

"Equestrian for everyone" (1957) - Karol Rómmel

"Torment and racing" (1938) - Karol Rómmel

"Preparing a horse for equestrian competitions" (1933) - Karol Rómmel

"Lt. Col. Charles bar. Rómmel is a jubilarian” (1932) – Editors of the Rider and Breeder magazine

"Impressions from Pignerolo and Tor di Quinto" (1922) - Sergiusz Zahorski

“Amsterdam – Hilversum” (1928) – Leon Kon

"To Mr. Captain Stanisław Olszowski, the Organizing Committee of the International Horse Riding Competitions" (1927)

links

"Karl Rommel. Colonel, painter, actor and Olympian” [link] (2021) – Athletes for independence

"Karol Rómmel - he aroused the admiration of the king of Sweden, Pope Francis remembered him for years" [link] (2016) - G. Wojnarowski

"Ułańska fantasy in forgotten watercolors - works by Karol Rómmel in Bogusławice" [link] (2015) - Marek Gajda

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Andrzej Lohman and his world - Karol Rómmel - part II | MOVIE


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Jacek Woźniakowski

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ALLI (NN–NN)

He was born as Kaktus in 1920, bred by Stefan Walewski from Inczew, owned by the Polish Army. In 1931 and 1933 he won at Szosland PN in Warsaw. IO Amsterdam 1928, team silver. in jumping. He made one mistake at the Olympics. Rider Capt. K. Szosland – 2 points. penalties, XNUMXth place ind.

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MYLORD (NN–NN)

Bred in Ireland. Its owner was captain. art. Józef Szilagyi. The army probably bought it from him before the games. IO Amsterdam 1928, team silver. in jumping. He made one mistake in the game. Rider Lt. K. Gzowski – 0/2 points. penalties in the match, XNUMXth place ind.

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Honorary patron: Ministry of Sport and Tourism

Ministry of Sport and Tourism. Among its goals are improving the sports base in Poland, popularizing children's and youth sports and improving the position of Polish athletes in world competitions. The goals of the Ministry of Sport in the field of tourism include strengthening the Polish tourist offer (visit the honorary patron's website). [www.olympijski.pl]

Honorary patron: Polish Olympic Committee

Polish Olympic Committee (PKOl) is an autonomous, nationwide association of sports associations and organizations with headquarters in Warsaw (click to go to the Honorary Patron's website). [www.olympijski.pl]

Honorary patron: Polish Equestrian Association – President Tomasz Sergiej

Polish Equestrian Association (PZJ), is the only official Polish equestrian organization recognized by the Polish Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee, which is also one of over 140 national equestrian organizations associated with the FEI – International Federation for Equestrian Sports [www.pzj.pl].

Patron: Czesław Lang – Lang Team Sp. z o. o

Lang Team is a company that, thanks to the experience gained since 1993, organizes cycling events at the highest level, such as the Tour de Pologne, the road cycle ORLEN Lang Team Race and ORLEN Tour de Pologne Amatorów, Tour de Pologne Women, Tour de Pologne Junior for children and youth, as well as the ORLEN UCI Nations Cup U23 for the best young cyclists from around the world. [www.langteam.com.pl]

Guardians: Cezary Harasimowicz, Jerzy Fedorowicz, Bogdan Klich, Wowa Brodecki



The first Polish individual Olympic medalist – bronze medal, Olympic Games Paris 1924 (horse Picador).

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Born on December 9, 1894 in Lviv.

Chevalier of the Order of Virtuti Militari. Twice decorated with the Cross of Valour. Medal for the war 1918-1921. Star of Romania, Crown d`Italia, Royal Cross - Sweden, Legion of Honor - France. His horse in the 1st Light Cavalry Regiment was Jasiek, on which he won the cup in the Grand Prix de la Ville de Nice competition, 1924. In 1926, in Milan, on the horse Unigeno, he overcame a height of 2,20. Participant of the national team that won the first Nations Cup for Poland, Nice 1925.

Married to Tomisława Lilienstern (1901–1994). Daughter Krystyna (1921–2017), grandson - Cezary Harasimowicz (author of the family story "Saga, or a cup that is not there").

He died as a result of injuries sustained after a fall from a horse on the set of Andrzej Wajda's film "Ashes", (Daniel Olbrychski mentioned it in his book "Angels Around the Head"). He was buried in the family tomb at the Salwator Cemetery in Kraków.


We invite you to read the memories of Witold Domański about captain. Adam Królkiewicz:

The tribunes of the Nice hippodrome, which every year gathers the cream of European equestrianism, were filled to the brim as usual in 1925. On the most important day of the competition, when the Grand Prix de la Ville de Nice took place, Italian, French, Belgian, Swiss and Polish riders fought for the palm of priority. The Belgian de Brabanderc on his wonderful Periscope and cavalry captain Adam Królikiewicz on Caesar got the same results and were supposed to conduct an additional game for the cup of the city of Nice, unless ...

The last item on the program of this competition was the famous Picador. This horse, famous at the Olympics in Paris and at almost all hippodromes in the world, the winner of countless competitions, had to give his opponents a handicap. It was also the fifth time that the obstacles were raised by 10 cm, and the ditch with water, which was 4 meters wide at the beginning of the competition, has already reached 5 meters. The local newspaper "L'Eclaireur de Nice" wrote about this exciting course:

"The fifth handicap. Ditch widened by 100 cm, obstacles raised; parcours becomes very serious. Only one horse is about to attack him: It's Picador, winner of last year's Monaco competition! It is led by the best riding crop of the old continent - cavalry captain Królikiewicz. Will the glowing rider be able to cross it? Here, with wonderful ease, Picador passes all obstacles one by one. There is a fence in front of the judges' stand. The obstacle casts a shadow. Confused by this, Picador knocks down the bar. But it continues without error, flying over the poles, ditches and banquettes, A storm of applause resounds, and the white and red flag rises to the flagpole. If not for this shadow, parcours would certainly be without error. Captain Królikiewicz wins the Nice award for the second time. (…)

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Author: Witold Domański

License granted by the heirs of Mr. Witold Domański, for BoberTeam, for the purposes of the Legends of Polish Horsemanship project. Rights reserved.

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Entry updated: 21.11.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX


Adam Królikiewicz died in Konstancin on May 4, 1966, at the age of 72. He was buried in the family grave at the Salwator Cemetery in Kraków (sector SC11-A-4).


1st Regiment of Light Cavalry of Józef Piłsudski

(mp. Warsaw, amaranth border).

The regiment referred to the tradition of the 1st Light Horse Regiment of the Polish Guard of Emperor Napoleon I and the 1st Uhlan Regiment of the Polish Legions "Belina". It was recreated in November 1918 by officers of the former 1st Light Horse Regiment of the Polish Legions, headed by Capt. Gustaw Orlicz-Dreszer. From 1921, the regiment was stationed in Warsaw near Belweder. It was said to be one of the elite cavalry regiments of the interwar period. It was popularly called the "National Guard", although it never officially received this name.

Rejoice, brave cavalryman,
You have protection at Belweder.

The cavalrymen shake their heads,
They want to be the National Guard.

They shake their asses, they shake their heads,
They want to be the National Guard.

They want to have guardsman manners.
Be Be ery, cavalry.

Always proud of his boss,
This is Piłsudski's cavalryman.

The cavalryman takes the upper hand,
Under the patronage of the Belweder Palace.

In the Belweder Palace, in the quarters
Sleep, brother cavalryman.

And remember, cavalryman,
That you are on guard at Belweder.

From the parade and the celebration,
For the protection of the President.

They are sitting like this in Warsaw
With a glass and a coffee.

The whole bunch are suckers
In the First Cavalry Regiment.

More gentlemen than suckers,
This is the first cavalry.

Some gentlemen and painters,
This is the first horse regiment.

From aides and doctors
Warsaw has a regiment of brats.

Source: Żurawiejki (1995) – Stanisław Radomyski


Polish Digital Equestrian Library:

Click on the links below to access related materials in the Polish Digital Equestrian Library (will open in a new tab):

Publications

"Królikiewicz et al" (2023) - Grzegorz Gajewski

"Establishing 2024 as the Year of Polish Olympians" (2023)

"1st Józef Piłsudski Light Cavalry Regiment" (2022)

"Participation and successes of Polish officers in international equestrian competitions" (2022) - Renata Urban

"A century of obstacles" [fragments] (2022) - Daniel Lis

"Polish Olympic riders of the interwar period, part II" (2019) - Hanna Łysakowska

"Polish Olympic riders of the interwar period, part I" (2018) - Hanna Łysakowska

"Lancemen, Uhlans and Mounted Riflemen in Photography..." (2013)

"Królikiewicz Adam" (2012) - Witold Danish

"Riders-Olympians of the Second Republic" (2012) - Renata Urban

"Olympic Riders" (2000) - Hanna Łysakowska

"Olympic Charge" (1992) - Adam Królikiewicz

"History of horse riding, part X” (1992) – Witold Domański

"History of horse riding, part IX” (1991) – Witold Domański

"History of horse riding, part VII” (1990) – Witold Domański

"History of horse riding, part VI” (1990) – Witold Domański

“Paris Olympics 1924” (1990) – Leon Kon

"Poles in the Nations Cup, 1923-1982" (1982) - Witold Domański

"The development of equestrian competitions in the years 1924-1926" (1982) - Witold Pruski

"Equestrian sport in the horse weapons of the Second Polish Republic" (1974) - Zygmunt Bielecki

"Adam Królikiewicz (memory)" (1966) - Witold Domański

"The Prince of Wales's Golden Cigarette Case" (1959) - Adam Królikiewicz

"Jasiek, Picador and Me" (1958) - Adam Królikiewicz

"Portrait of the Olympian Picador" (1958) - Adam Królikiewicz

"Rider and horse in terrain and jump" (1958) - Adam Królikiewicz

"The story of my horse Jasiek" (1958) - Adam Królikiewicz

"Oh horse! Portrait of an Olympian Picador” (1958) – Adam Królikiewicz

"Honorary Equestrian Badge" (1936) - Editors of the Rider and Breeder magazine

"International horse competition in Riga" (1936) - Adam Królikiewicz

"From Nice to New York" (1927) - Adam Królikiewicz

"To Mr. Captain Stanisław Olszowski, the Organizing Committee of the International Horse Riding Competitions" (1927)

"The best Polish horses (1923-1926) and 126 people and institutions who received the first copies of 'From Nice to New York'" (1927) - Adam Królikiewicz

"1927th Olympiad - Paris" (XNUMX) - Adam Królikiewicz

"Polish equestrianism at the VIII Olympiad" (1924) - Leon Kon

links

“The first individual Olympic medal for Poland. Due to the judges' error, our competitor only won bronze" [link] (2022) - Daniel Lis

"White and Red on the Mast in Paris" [link] (2020) - Lech Ufel

"Adam Królikiewicz. From a horse and died…” [link] (2016) – Jan Jaremko

"Paris 1924" [link] (2016)

"Athletes at the front" [link] (2015) - Karolina Apiecionek

"88 years ago Poles won the first Olympic medals" [link] (2012)

"The first medal and the last charge" [link] - Ewa Olkuśnik

Movies

THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN PARIS, 1924 - RIDING MOVIE

THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN PARIS, 1924 MOVIE


Related Legends:

Tadeusz Komorowski

Colonel of the Polish Army cavalry. Commander in Chief of the Home Army. Commander of the Warsaw Uprising. Prime Minister of the Polish government in exile.

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Sergiusz Zahorski

Brigadier General of the Polish Army, head of the Military Cabinet of the President of the Republic of Poland, co-founder of Polish equestrian sports, participant of the 1912 Olympic Games in the Russian national team.

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Rider and Breeder, 1922-1939

A pre-war weekly magazine addressed to breeders, athletes, racing and horse enthusiasts. Poles for whom the history of our country is inextricably linked with horse breeding and equestrian sports.

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Leon Con

Horse riding trainer, co-founder of the Polish Equestrian Association and its general secretary. Knight of the Cross of Valor and the Silver Cross of Merit.

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Stanislaw Czerniawski

Cavalry Captain of the Polish Army, Olympian (Berlin 1936), Knight of the Order of Virtuti Militari. He died in defense of Poland on September 10, 1939 near Chruślin.

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Gallery:

The photos come from the NAC collection and the book "From Nice to New York" (1927) - Adam Królikiewicz