Ignacy Dominik Radziszewski (1782–1853) i jego familia
Ignacy Dominik Radziszewski (1782–1853) and his Family

Summary/Abstract: Polish landed gentry was once the backbone of national tradition. Every family had among its members land owners, officers, priests, lawyers, and public servants. Ignacy Dominik Radziszewski (1782–1853) followed this tradition. He lead the life of a typical nobleman, though enriched by numerous events connected with the stormy history of Poland. Ignacy Radziszewski was above all a patriot ready to serve the highest values. This is why he took part in Napoleon’s campaigns, in the uniform of a Polish officer, and later helped to mobilise the armed forces during the November Uprising. Earlier, he studied law, which later in his life allowed him to achieve the honourable title of magistrate in his district. The author of this article also mentions other people connected with Radziszewski in different ways, beginning with friendly and familiar relationships, and ending in the professional ones. The historical sources which constitute a base for these reflections have been examined very carefully. This has allowed to display some genealogical intricacies concerning also persons who were not the protagonists of the events here related. These discoveries may result useful to the authors of future studies on the history of the land gentry of the Solec district.

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