Tadeusz Kosciuszko

Joseph became the heir to a small estate, so Tadeusz chose a military career.

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With the support of the Czartoryski family, he entered the Cadet Corps of the Knights' School on December 18, 1765. The Knights' School was established on the initiative of Stanislaw II August (King of Poland, 1764-1795), and its purpose was to prepare a cadre of officers, enlightened, progressive people, and good citizens.