L. L. Zamenhof the Yiddish form of the forename and a russified version of his surname; many later Russian language documents also include the patronymic "Markovich", as is the custom in the language. His family name is of German origin and was originally written "Samenhof"; the spelling Zamenhof reflects the romanization of the Yiddish spelling , as well as the Esperanto and Polish spellings. In his adolescence he used both the Yiddish "Leyzer" and the Russian "Lazar". While at university, Zamenhof began using the Russian name "Lyudovik" (also transcribed "Ludovic" or translated as "Ludwig") in place of "Lazar", possibly in honor of Francis
1st Uhlans Regiment of Polish Legions "Stanisław Bończa", Stefan Kulesza "Hanka", Stanisław Skotnicki "Grzmot", Ludwik Skrzyński "Kmicic". In February and March 1917, cavalry courses (officers and non-commissioned officers) and multi-sealed courses appeared in the regiment. On August 10, 1917, the commander of the Polish Legions passed the command of the regiment to captain Albert Kordecki of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment Albertowi Kordeckiemu z 2 Pułku Ułanów. 1st Uhlans Regiment of Polish Legions 1st Uhlans Regiment of Polish Legions was a detachment of the Polish Legions during World War I. Uhlans of this unit were called "Beliniaki", which was taken from the surname of their original leader,