Polish general who seized Vilnius
A former imperial Russian officer, he commanded Polish troops. In October 1920, in agreement with Piłsudski, he staged a mutiny, seized Vilnius and established Central Lithuania. He later served as Poland’s minister of military affairs.
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A former imperial Russian officer, he commanded Polish troops. In October 1920, in agreement with Piłsudski, he staged a mutiny, seized Vilnius and established Central Lithuania. He later served as Poland’s minister of military affairs.