Jerzy Zdziechowski

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Jerzy Zdziechowski (August 27, 1880 in Rozdół, Podolia – April 25, 1975 in Kraków) was a Polish politician, economist and economical activist, author of economical works.

During the years of 1917–1918 he was an one of the leader of Rada Polska Zjednoczenia Międzypartyjnego in Russia. There, he co-organised Polish Corps in Russia. In 1919 he was one of the main participant in unsuccessful Polish coup attempt.

From 1922 to 1927 Zdziechowski was a National Populist Union deputy for a seym. In 1925–1926 was a Minister of Finance in Aleksander Skrzyński cabinet. He elaborated economic programme which realisation caused resignation of Polish Socialist Party ruling coalition, and in result of that, break-up and fall of cabinet. In 1926–1933 Zdziechowski was a member of the Camp of Great Poland Committee. After 1939 he was an activist of economical organisations.

Zdziechowski emigrated from the country in September 1939. After World War II he became a chairman of Executive Department of the Political Council in London as a National Party member.