Bernard Szumborski

Bernard Szumborski was a mercenary.

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Szumborski was hired by the Teutonic Knights during the Battle of Chojnice, and was sent with 15,000 men to relieve the besieged city. Casimir IV of Poland sent cavalry attacks to the rear of the Teutonic lines and Szumborski was captured. However, Teutonic knights rallied up and caused panic. Szumborski managed to escape and organized the pursuit of the fleeing Polish army.

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References

Grant, RG: Battle

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