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Post by Bonobo on Jan 10, 2009 20:21:45 GMT 1
Who was he?
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Post by valpomike on Jan 11, 2009 5:46:57 GMT 1
Either Zawisza Czarny or King Jan III Sobieski.
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Post by tomek on Jan 11, 2009 23:19:10 GMT 1
Zawisza Czarny is most famous knigt. Polegaj jak na Zawiszy say Poles.
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Post by jeanne on Jan 13, 2009 2:47:52 GMT 1
Zawisza Czarny is most famous knigt. Polegaj jak na Zawiszy say Poles. And that means....  ? (translation, please ;D) |
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Post by valpomike on Jan 13, 2009 15:10:10 GMT 1
So who was it, the most famous Polish Knight?
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Post by Bonobo on Jan 13, 2009 22:57:32 GMT 1
Zawisza Czarny is most famous knigt. Polegaj jak na Zawiszy say Poles. And that means.... ? (translation, please ;D) His honourable behaviour made his contemporaries believe he was the most trustworthy virtuous person in old Poland. Polegaj na kimś jak na Zawiszy - Count on sb as on Zawisza. So who was it, the most famous Polish Knight? Mike Zawisza Czarny. Zawisza the Black. At the battle at Grunwald.  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zawisza_CzarnyZawisza Czarny z Garbowa (Zawisza the Black of Garbów, also known as The Black Knight; c. 1379 in Stary Garbów, Poland – 1428 in Golubac, Serbia), Sulima Coat of Arms, was a famous Polish mediæval knight and diplomat. Zawisza Czarny was a famous Polish knight, winner of many tournaments, a symbol of a knight and a model of all knightly virtues. His father was Biernat from Garbów, mother is unknown. His nickname certainly comes from his appearance and not like later believed from a black armor, which is currently located in the armory of Jasna Góra Monastery. He was apparently dark haired and had a dark complexion. Zawisza became for many Poles one of the most popular folks heroes thank to his exceptional bravery and proverbial reliability and loyalty. Famous is the Polish saying: "Polegać na nim jak na Zawiszy" (Rely on him like on Zawisza). This motto also became part of the Polish Scouts oath. A monument to Zawisza Czarny in Golubac fortress, Serbia, has the inscription: "In Golubac, his life was taken by the Turks in 1428, the famous Polish knight, the symbol of courage and honor, Zawisza the Black. Glory to the hero!"  Zawisza was a winner of many tournaments. Probably, at the time, he had no match among Western knights.  |
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Post by jeanne on Jan 14, 2009 3:27:51 GMT 1
Very interesting and very cool!!  |
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Post by valpomike on Jan 15, 2009 23:51:19 GMT 1
Looks like I had the first correct answer. What of King Jan III Sobieski, some said he was.
Mike
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Post by Bonobo on Jan 16, 2009 11:19:37 GMT 1
Looks like I had the first correct answer. What of King Jan III Sobieski, some said he was. Mike Yes, Jan III Sobieski was a great warrior but primarily he is famous for being the king, not the knight. Besides, he lived in times when there weren`t knights anymore. They belong to the Middle Ages while Sobieski belongs to Modern Times. |
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