Who was Józef Klemens Piłsudski?
Q: Who was Józef Klemens Piłsudski?
A: Józef Klemens Piłsudski was an important leader of Poland who is seen in Poland as the father of the Polish state, since he declared Poland's independence at the end of World War 1.
Q: What happened to Poland between 1795 and 1918?
A: Between 1795 and 1918, Poland was not an independent country. The partitions of Poland divided it into three parts between Russia, Prussia (Germany) and Austria-Hungary.
Q: How did Piłsudski get involved in politics?
A: Piłsudski got involved in politics when he returned from Siberia after being sent there for helping people who tried to overthrow the Russian Tsar. He then became a soldier and wanted to make Poland independent again.
Q: What army did Piłsudski create during WWI?
A: During WWI, Piłsudski created a Polish army in Austria called the Polish Legions. He is famous for leading the I. Brigade of the Polish Legions.
Q: What happened when WWI ended?
A: When WWI ended, Piłsudski was freed and came to Warsaw in November 1918 where he helped organize a newly independent Poland after 123 years of partitioning by other countries.
Q: Who became president after Gabriel Narutowicz was assassinated? A: After Gabriel Narutowicz was assassinated Stanisław Wojciechowski became president but later resigned due to pressure from people wanting Pilsudki back so Ignacy Mościcki, Pilsudki's close friend, became president instead.
