Lubomirski Family - Prince Regent Proclaims Independence of Poland

Prince Regent Proclaims Independence of Poland

Further information: Independence of Poland regained

On the 7th of October 1918, on the initiative of the Prince Regent of Zdzisław Lubomirski, after 123 years, the Polish declaration of independence was proclaimed. Published in the Monitor Polski – governmental body, in which generally applicable legal acts were and are published. The Prince Regent Zdzisław Lubomirski (1865 – 1943) was the president of Warsaw for many years and a politician. As the president of the Civic Committee and the president of Warsaw he extended the self-government, organized intervention works, credit unions, cared for education and living conditions of the Varsovians. Through his activities he set directions of work for future politicians of the independent state. In 1926 he undertook the role of mediator between the parties to the conflict. In the 30s of the 20th century he was a senator; worked in the foreign affairs and military committees. During World War II he was imprisoned and tortured by the Gestapo. He died of wounds sustained in prison.

On the initiative of the Prince Regent, yet during the First World War the creation of foundations of the Polish administration began. Existing ministries were taken over from invaders and new authorities were established. The institutions proved to be stable. They still worked in the 20s of the 20th century, were often filled with the same people.