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Maurycy Klemens Zamoyski

1871 – 1939

Polish noble/diplomat

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Lived 1871 – 1939 (aged 67). Maurycy Klemens Zamoyski was a Russian and Polish politician and diplomat.

Count Maurycy Klemens Zamoyski (; 30 July 1871 – 5 May 1939) was a Polish nobleman (szlachcic), politician and social activist who served as the minster of foreign affairs in the Polish government of the 1920s.

Life Maurycy Zamoyski was the 15th Lord of the Zamość estate and the biggest land owner in pre-World War II Poland. He co-founded and chaired the Agricultural Society in 1903. In 1906, he was elected to the State Duma of the Russian Empire as a representative of Lublin Governorate. During the First World War he was the vice-chairman of the Polish National Committee in Warsaw and later vice-chairman of the Polish National Committee in Paris.

He campaigned in the 1922 presidential elections as a candidate of the right-wing supported by various political parties, most notably the National Democrats. He won four rounds of the election only to lose out in the final round to the surprise victor Gabriel Narutowicz, who was hence elected President of Poland until his death after assuming five days office. From 1919–1924 ambassador in Paris; from 19 January 1924 until 27 July 1924 Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Personal life He married Princess Maria Róża Sapieha on 18 July 1906 in Białka Szlachecka.

Honours Grand Cordon of the Order of Polonia Restituta (Poland) Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta (Poland) Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour (France) Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog (Denmark) Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau (Netherlands) Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Italy (Italy)

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Member of the State Duma of the Russian Empire
Awards
Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour

Family & relationships

Spouse
Maria Roza Sapieha
Parent
Maria Potocka
Parent
Tomasz Franciszek Zamoyski

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Maurycy Klemens Zamoyski?

Polish noble/diplomat (1871-1939)

When was Maurycy Klemens Zamoyski born?

Maurycy Klemens Zamoyski was born on 30 July 1871 in Warsaw.

When did Maurycy Klemens Zamoyski die?

Maurycy Klemens Zamoyski died on 5 May 1939 in Warsaw.

What was Maurycy Klemens Zamoyski's occupation?

Maurycy Klemens Zamoyski was a politician and diplomat.

What nationality was Maurycy Klemens Zamoyski?

Maurycy Klemens Zamoyski was Russian and Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Maurycy Klemens Zamoyski

· Wikidata: Q1911719

· DBpedia: Maurycy Klemens Zamoyski

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