Published: 2022-11-26

Evoking the Memory About Prince Józef Poniatowski in the Polish Society between 1813 and 1913

Jolanta Załęczny
Seminare. Learned Investigations
Section: History
https://doi.org/10.21852/sem.2017.2.13

Abstract

The life and heroic death of Poniatowski were a notable example of great commitment and honor. Burial ceremonies, numerous anniversaries and art took a great part in building his legend. The returning of Prince’s corpse to Poland, memorial services and a burial at Wawel were significant to the Polish society. Numerous literary works were glorifying Poniatowski’s patriotism. The proof of Poniatowski’s worship were efforts to build his statue in Warsaw and anniversary celebrations in 1913, described in detail in this dissertation. Worship of Prince Józef inspired the following, fighting for independence, generations and became an integral part of Polish army myths.

Keywords:

Józef Poniatowski, historical memory, collective memory, legend of Poniatowski, worship of Poniatowski

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Załęczny, J. (2022). Evoking the Memory About Prince Józef Poniatowski in the Polish Society between 1813 and 1913. Seminare. Learned Investigations, 38(2), 161–173. https://doi.org/10.21852/sem.2017.2.13

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