Julian Kulski
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Julian Kulski was a civil servant, best known for being President of Warsaw
during World War II
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During pre-war period he was a Vice President of Warsaw (1935-1939) under Stefan Starzyński
, with whom he actively led a defense of city during Invasion of Poland. He was named by German occupation authorities the President after Starzyński was arrested. Kulski accepted this post with advice of resistance movement
and Polish Government in Exile
and during his tenure actively working with them against occupation forces, always remained loyal to Poland.
Before he became a part of Warsaw municipal government he served in the Polish Legions in World War I
(1914-1917), and Polish Army (1919-1921). He was also a commander of the People's Militia
in Warsaw (1918-1919) and longtime high-rank employee of the Ministry of Treasury.
Because of his accomplishment during the war, Kulski remained widely recognized.
President of Warsaw
The Mayor of Warsaw, or more properly the President of Warsaw is the head of the capital of Poland....
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
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During pre-war period he was a Vice President of Warsaw (1935-1939) under Stefan Starzyński
Stefan Starzynski
Stefan Starzyński was a Polish politician, economist, writer and statesman, President of Warsaw before and during the Siege of Warsaw in 1939.-Soldier:Starzyński was born on August 19, 1893 in Warsaw...
, with whom he actively led a defense of city during Invasion of Poland. He was named by German occupation authorities the President after Starzyński was arrested. Kulski accepted this post with advice of resistance movement
Armia Krajowa
The Armia Krajowa , or Home Army, was the dominant Polish resistance movement in World War II German-occupied Poland. It was formed in February 1942 from the Związek Walki Zbrojnej . Over the next two years, it absorbed most other Polish underground forces...
and Polish Government in Exile
Polish government in Exile
The Polish government-in-exile, formally known as the Government of the Republic of Poland in Exile , was the government in exile of Poland formed in the aftermath of the Invasion of Poland of September 1939, and the subsequent occupation of Poland by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, which...
and during his tenure actively working with them against occupation forces, always remained loyal to Poland.
Before he became a part of Warsaw municipal government he served in the Polish Legions in World War I
Polish Legions in World War I
Polish Legions was the name of Polish armed forces created in August 1914 in Galicia. Thanks to the efforts of KSSN and the Polish members of the Austrian parliament, the unit became an independent formation of the Austro-Hungarian Army...
(1914-1917), and Polish Army (1919-1921). He was also a commander of the People's Militia
Militia
The term militia is commonly used today to refer to a military force composed of ordinary citizens to provide defense, emergency law enforcement, or paramilitary service, in times of emergency without being paid a regular salary or committed to a fixed term of service. It is a polyseme with...
in Warsaw (1918-1919) and longtime high-rank employee of the Ministry of Treasury.
Because of his accomplishment during the war, Kulski remained widely recognized.