The General Stanisław Sosabowski Monument[a] is a monument in Warsaw, Poland, located at the Disabled People Square, near Wojska Polskiego Avenue. It is dedicated to Stanisław Sosabowski, general and leader of the 1st Independent Parachute Brigade of the Polish Armed Forces during the Second World War. The monument was designed by sculptor Martin Abspoel and unveiled on 23 September 2017.
 The monument in 2023. | |
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| 52°15′50.86″N 20°59′32.77″E / 52.2641278°N 20.9924361°E | |
| Location | Disabled People Square, Warsaw, Poland |
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| Designer | Martin Abspoel |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Opening date | 23 September 2017 |
| Dedicated to | Stanisław Sosabowski |
History
editThe monument dedicated to Stanisław Sosabowski, general and leader of the 1st Independent Parachute Brigade of the Polish Armed Forces during the Second World War, was proposed by the embassy of the Netherlands in Poland and the Driel-Poland Foundation. It was designed by sculptor Martin Abspoel and unveiled on 23 September 2017 in the Disabled People Square in Warsaw, during Paratrooper Day celebrations. The ceremony was attended by Michał Dworczyk, the minister of national defence, and Raphael Varga, the charge d'affaires of the embassy of the Netherlands.[1][2]
Characteristics
editThe monument includes a bust of Stanisław Sosabowski in military uniform, placed on a pedestal. On it is placed a plaque with an inscription as transcribed below.[1][2]
| Polish inscription | English translation |
|---|---|
Generał Brygady Stanisław Sosabowski |
Brigade General Stanisław Sosabowski |
See also
edit- 1st Armoured Division Monument, another World War II memorial monument located nearby
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "'Poświęcił całe życie Polsce'". tvn24.pl (in Polish). 23 September 2017.
- ^ a b "W Warszawie odsłonięto pomnik gen. Sosabowskiego". dzieje.pl (in Polish). 24 September 2017.
External links
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