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Mirosław Różański, former Polish military commander and Senator, dies at 63
Mirosław Różański, a prominent Polish military leader and Senator of the XI term, has died at the age of 63 following a battle with multiple myeloma. His death was confirmed on August 24, 2026, by Senate officials and political leaders.
General Różański held several high-ranking positions throughout his career. He served as the General Commander of the Branches of the Armed Forces from 2015 to 2017 and was a key figure in developing the modern command system of the Polish military. In the Senate, he chaired the National Defense Committee, representing the Third Way coalition.
Political figures, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Senate Marshal Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, issued statements honoring his service, describing him as an honest and courageous soldier dedicated to Poland's security. In recent years, Różański had become a public advocate for cancer patients, sharing his own diagnosis to raise awareness about hematological oncology.
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Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska · Ministry of National Defence · Mirosław Różański · Polish Senate · Senate of the Republic of Poland · Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Mirosław Różański has died at the age of 63. defence24.pl · www.rmf24.pl · www.upday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] He died following a long battle with multiple myeloma. www.rmf24.pl · www.upday.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] He served as the General Commander of the Branches of the Armed Forces from 2015 to 2017. defence24.pl · www.rmf24.pl · www.upday.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He was a co-creator of the General Command of the Armed Forces.
- [● 4 SOURCES] He served as the chairman of the Senate National Defense Committee. defence24.pl · www.rmf24.pl · www.upday.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] He was a member of the 11th term of the Polish Senate, elected in 2023. www.rmf24.pl · www.upday.com