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Dąbrowski Mazurka

Polish national anthem
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The "Dąbrowski Mazurka" is the national anthem of Poland, officially adopted in 1918. It is also known as "Mazurek Dąbrowskiego". The song was written in 1797 by JĆ³zef Wybicki.1

The mazurka itself is a Polish folk dance in triple meter, characterized by stamping feet and clicking heels. It originated in the 16th century among the Mazurs of Poland and was later adopted at court and spread across Europe. The music for the dance is also called a mazurka.23

General Jan Henryk Dąbrowski, a Polish national hero, is mentioned in the anthem for his military exploits, including organizing Polish legions in Napoleon's army and fighting in various campaigns.4

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  3. Polish literature - Further development of lyric poetry
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