Kazimierz Rokoszewski
1923–2005 (age 82)
Biography
Kazimierz Rokoszewski was a Polish citizen whose life spanned most of the twentieth century. Born in 1923, he lived through Poland's most transformative periods, including the interwar years, World War II and its aftermath, and the subsequent decades of the Polish People's Republic and beyond. His 82 years of life encompassed dramatic historical changes.
Rokoszewski's long life allowed him to witness Poland's journey through occupation, liberation, and eventual transformation. He was laid to rest at Powązki Military Cemetery, reflecting the honor accorded to those who persevered through Poland's complex twentieth-century history.