Jan Kozietulski

Baron Jan Leon Hipolit Kozietulski (4 July 1781 – 3 February 1821) was a Polish noble, military commander and an officer of the armed forces of the Duchy of Warsaw during the Napoleonic Wars.

During the Battle of Somosierra, Kozietulski was the commander who led the Polish cavalry against the Spanish artillery and infantry.

Although not the only commander present during the charge, he was credited with the victory after the battle and in Poland remains the best-known veteran of that campaign.

His uniform, pierced with a lance and stained with blood, is preserved to this day in the Museum of the Polish Army in Warsaw.

After recovering from his wounds he returned to active service and took part in all major battles of Napoleonic 1813 campaign in Saxony.