Description: (Polish-Lithuanian Revolutionary and Noblewoman)
Countess Emilia Plater, a Polish-Lithuanian noblewoman, was a revolutionary figure in the November Uprising of 1830-1831 against the Russian Empire. She led a small unit, took part in numerous battles in present-day Lithuania, and rose to the rank of captain in the Polish insurgent forces. Plater's unwavering commitment to the cause was evident in her choice to continue fighting when others opted to surrender. Her leadership and courage established her as a national hero in Poland, Lithuania, and Belarus, earning her the moniker of the Lithuanian or Polish Joan of Arc.