Felicjan Sławoj Składkowski

Polish General and Prime Minister

Felicjan Sławoj Składkowski - Polish General and Prime Minister
Born

June 9th, 1885
139 years ago

Died

1962
63 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Poland

Links & References

Served as the 27th Prime Minister of Poland from 1936 to 1939 during a critical period leading up to World War II. Previously worked in the Polish military, reaching the rank of general. Involved in the defense of Poland during the initial stages of the war and played a role in the political landscape of the Second Polish Republic. His tenure was marked by the challenges posed by the escalating tensions in Europe prior to the conflict. After the invasion of Poland, he emigrated and continued to be involved in Polish affairs from abroad.

27th Prime Minister of Poland

Leadership during pre-World War II era

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