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Jędrzej Moraczewski

1870 – 1944

Prime Minister of the Second Polish Republic

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About Jędrzej Moraczewski

Lived 1870 – 1944 (aged 74). Jędrzej Moraczewski was an Austrian and Polish politician, writer, trade unionist, opinion journalist, railway engineer and socialist.

Jędrzej Edward Moraczewski (; 13 January 1870 – 5 August 1944) was a Polish socialist politician who served as Prime Minister of Poland from 1918 to 1919. was one of the leaders of the Polish Socialist Party. He had previously served as Minister of Communications. Subsequently, from 1925 to 1929, he served as Minister of Public Labour.

He was loyal to Józef Piłsudski and was viewed as acceptable by both left- and right-wing Polish political factions, served as the second Prime Minister of the Second Polish Republic between November 1918 and January 1919.

Moraczewski died on 5 August 1944 when he was hit by shrapnel fired by a Soviet soldier into his house. He was buried at Powązki Military Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Lviv Polytechnic
Positions held
Member of Abgeordnetenhaus, Prime Minister of Poland, Member of the Sejm of the Second Polish Republic
Awards
Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari; Cross of Valour; Cross of Independence

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jędrzej Moraczewski?

Prime Minister of the Second Polish Republic (1870–1944)

When was Jędrzej Moraczewski born?

Jędrzej Moraczewski was born on 13 January 1870 in Trzemeszno.

When did Jędrzej Moraczewski die?

Jędrzej Moraczewski died on 5 August 1944 in Sulejówek.

What was Jędrzej Moraczewski's occupation?

Jędrzej Moraczewski was a politician, writer, trade unionist, opinion journalist, railway engineer and socialist.

What nationality was Jędrzej Moraczewski?

Jędrzej Moraczewski was Austrian and Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jędrzej Moraczewski

· Wikidata: Q470928

· DBpedia: Jędrzej Moraczewski

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