Mariusz Kazana

Mariusz Kazana
Born	(1960-08-05) 5 August 1960 Bydgoszcz, Poland
Died	10 April 2010(2010-04-10) (aged 49)
Occupation(s)	Diplomat, Political figure
Known for	Director of Diplomatic Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; victim of 2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 crash near Smolensk

Mariusz Kazana: Polish Diplomat and Political Leader

Mariusz Kazana's tomb, 2010

Mariusz Kazana (born 5 August 1960 – died 10 April 2010) was a distinguished Polish diplomat and political figure.

Originating from Bydgoszcz, Kazana pursued legal studies at the University of Warsaw. He held the position of Director of Diplomatic Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs until his untimely death in the 2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 crash near Smolensk.

Following his passing, Kazana was laid to rest with full military honours at the Powązki Military Cemetery, which included a ceremonial honour guard and a gun salute.

In tribute to his legacy, the Mariusz Kazana Foundation was established on 29 September 2010. This organization is led by his widow, Barbara Kazana, who serves as its president. The foundation’s mission is to enhance Poland’s reputation by promoting cultural and artistic initiatives both domestically and internationally, as well as fostering global artistic collaboration.

Honours and awards

• Grand Officer rank of the Order of Merit of the Portuguese Republic awarded in 2008
• Class IV distinction of the National Order of Merit from the Republic of Malta received in 2009
• Commander's Cross bestowed by the Order Pro Merito Melitensi in 2009
• Knight's Cross conferred by the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary in 2009
• Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, granted posthumously in 2010
• "Bene Merito" Badge of Honour awarded posthumously in 2010
• Posthumous appointment as titular diplomatic ambassador in 2010
• Medal of Merit for the Police, awarded after death in 2010

References

• Biographical sketch