Published : 2025-07-16

Zygmunt Szkopiak – The Last Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Polish Government-in-Exile (1986–1990): Toward a Biography

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Zygmunt Szkopiak (1921–2002) was a prominent figure in the post-war Polish diaspora, contributing significantly across the academic, political, and cultural spheres. This article provides a systematic account of the most notable episodes in his life, particularly emphasizing his multifaceted engagement in the political, intellectual, and civic activities of the Polish émigré community following the Second World War. It foregrounds his roles as a scholar, public intellectual, and statesman, with a specific focus on his efforts to safeguard the legacy of an independent Polish state during the Cold War. As the first scholarly endeavor to comprehensively examine Szkopiak’s life and work, this study offers a foundational basis for further biographical inquiry into his enduring influence on the post-war Polish diaspora.

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Zygmunt Szkopiak, Polish Government-in-Exile, Polish diaspora, exile, The United Kingdom



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Dworski, M. (2025). Zygmunt Szkopiak – The Last Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Polish Government-in-Exile (1986–1990): Toward a Biography. Facta Simonidis, online first. https://doi.org/10.56583/fs.2821

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