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⚫ '''Jan Mosdorf''' (born May 30, ] in ]), was a ] right-wing politician, director of the nationalist organization ] (Mlodziez Wszechpolska) and member of a political party ]. He also worked as a publicist, using the pseudonym Andrzej Witkowski. Mosdorf died in ] in ], killed for helping Jews.
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⚫ '''Jan Mosdorf''' (30 May 1904 – 11 October 1943), was a Polish ] politician, director of the ] organization ] (''Młodzież Wszechpolska'', MW) and member of the far-right political party ] (ONR). He also worked as a publicist, using the pseudonym '''Andrzej Witkowski'''. In 1943, Mosdorf was killed in the ].
⚫ Mosdorf associated himself with the National Democratic movement (founded by ]) some time in ]. Two years later, he completed his philosophy studies, earning a M.A. degree (later on, he achieved a PhD in philosophy, writing about works of ], under supervision of prof. ]). During studies, he was a member of several right-wing youth organizations. He wrote articles for nationalist magazines, always claiming that ] is Poland’s main enemy and that Poland should gain control over the Western part of ] and ].


==Biography==
⚫ In ], during the IV Congress of the All-Polish Youth, which took place in ], he was elected director of the organization. Mosdorf was widely liked by fellow members of the All-Polish Youth, his appearances were always associated with applause. Later on, being a member of the ], he had to hide for some time, when the government incarcerated several activists of the organization in the ] prison.


⚫ Mosdorf was born in ]. He associated himself with the National Democratic movement (founded by ]) some time in 1926. Two years later, he completed his philosophy studies, earning an M.A. degree (later, he also earned a PhD in philosophy, writing about works of ], under supervision of Prof. ]). As a student, he was a member of several right-wing youth organizations. He wrote articles for nationalist magazines, always claiming that Germany was Poland's main enemy and that Poland should gain control over the Western part of ] and ].
⚫ After ], in late ] he returned to the conspirational ]. He was one of leaders of the party, also helped with creation of the paramilitary units known as ]. In July of ] Mosdorf was arrested and placed in the infamous ]. On January 6, ], he was sent to ], where he met his friend from Oboz Narodowo-Radykalny, ], whose support was crucial to Mosdorf. Having survived ], he changed his attitude and started to help fellow inmates, regardless of their nationality and religion.

⚫ In 1928, during the IV Congress of the MW, which took place in ], he was elected director of the organization. Later on, he had to hide for some time because he was a member of the ONR, and the government had incarcerated several activists of the organization in the ].

<blockquote>''We are not fascists, nor Hitlerites, for we are a native Polish movement, independent of foreign views. Additionally, we do not see ourselves as fascists or Nazis due to the many weaknesses, and even sins, these movements carry. These are not examples we would want to follow.''- Jan Mosdorf "Wczoraj i Jutro", 1938<ref>Jan Mosdorf, "Wczoraj i Jutro", 1938 reprint Agencja Wydawniczo-Reklamowa "ARTE", 2005, {{ISBN|83-921586-0-1}}, {{ISBN|978-83-921586-0-8}}</ref></blockquote>

⚫ In late 1939, after the ], he returned to the underground ]. He was one of the leaders of the party, and he helped with the creation of the anti-Nazi ] units known as ]. In July 1940, Mosdorf was arrested and placed in ]'s infamous ] prison. On 6 January 1941, he was sent to Auschwitz. While there, Mosdorf met his friend from ONR, ], whose support was crucial.
Until then, Mosdorf had regarded Jews as enemies of Poland and the Polish nation. After surviving ], however, he changed his attitudes.
Until then, Mosdorf regarded Jews as enemies of Poland and Polish nation. In Auschwitz however, knowing that Jews were being exterminated, he organized a group that helped those in need. He was a very active member, gaining food and clothes for starving and cold inmates. Professor Irina Livezeanu from ] wrote that “Mosdorf did everything in his power to help the Jews in the Auschwitz camp, and he died together with the Jews”.
Professor Irina Livezeanu from ] wrote: "Mosdorf did everything in his power to help the Jews in the Auschwitz camp, and he died together with the Jews."


Details of his death are unknown. Reportedly, he was denounced either by a Belarussian anti-semite or by ], who later became prime minister of Communist Poland. On September 25, 1943, Mosdorf was placed in the Pavillion XI, and on October 11 executed, together with a group of other inmates. His symbolic tomb is located at the ] in Warsaw. On 25 September 1943, Mosdorf was placed in the Pavilion XI, and on 11 October he was executed with a group of other inmates. His ] is located at the ] in Warsaw.


==Sources== ==Works==

⚫ * ], '''', 1998
*Jan Mosdorf, "Wczoraj i Jutro", 1938 reprint Agencja Wydawniczo-Reklamowa "ARTE", 2005, {{ISBN|83-921586-0-1}}, {{ISBN|978-83-921586-0-8}},
⚫ * ], '''', University of Pittsburgh

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==Bibliography==
* on Nacjonalista.org

* on Super24.pl
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* Mateusz Kotas, "Jan Mosdorf. Filozof, ideolog, polityk" - 2007 {{ISBN|978-83-60048-37-5}}
⚫ * ], '''', 1998
⚫ * ], '''', University of Pittsburgh

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Latest revision as of 21:00, 19 December 2024

Polish politician (1904–1943)

Jan Mosdorf (30 May 1904 – 11 October 1943), was a Polish right-wing politician, director of the nationalist organization All-Polish Youth (Młodzież Wszechpolska, MW) and member of the far-right political party National Radical Camp (ONR). He also worked as a publicist, using the pseudonym Andrzej Witkowski. In 1943, Mosdorf was killed in the Auschwitz concentration camp.

Biography

Mosdorf was born in Warsaw. He associated himself with the National Democratic movement (founded by Roman Dmowski) some time in 1926. Two years later, he completed his philosophy studies, earning an M.A. degree (later, he also earned a PhD in philosophy, writing about works of Auguste Comte, under supervision of Prof. Władysław Tatarkiewicz). As a student, he was a member of several right-wing youth organizations. He wrote articles for nationalist magazines, always claiming that Germany was Poland's main enemy and that Poland should gain control over the Western part of Upper Silesia and Masuria.

In 1928, during the IV Congress of the MW, which took place in Lwów, he was elected director of the organization. Later on, he had to hide for some time because he was a member of the ONR, and the government had incarcerated several activists of the organization in the Bereza Kartuska Prison.

We are not fascists, nor Hitlerites, for we are a native Polish movement, independent of foreign views. Additionally, we do not see ourselves as fascists or Nazis due to the many weaknesses, and even sins, these movements carry. These are not examples we would want to follow.- Jan Mosdorf "Wczoraj i Jutro", 1938

In late 1939, after the Polish September Campaign, he returned to the underground National Party. He was one of the leaders of the party, and he helped with the creation of the anti-Nazi paramilitary units known as Narodowa Organizacja Wojskowa. In July 1940, Mosdorf was arrested and placed in Gestapo's infamous Pawiak prison. On 6 January 1941, he was sent to Auschwitz. While there, Mosdorf met his friend from ONR, Bolesław Świderski, whose support was crucial.

Until then, Mosdorf had regarded Jews as enemies of Poland and the Polish nation. After surviving typhus, however, he changed his attitudes. Professor Irina Livezeanu from University of Pittsburgh wrote: "Mosdorf did everything in his power to help the Jews in the Auschwitz camp, and he died together with the Jews."

On 25 September 1943, Mosdorf was placed in the Pavilion XI, and on 11 October he was executed with a group of other inmates. His cenotaph is located at the Powązkowski Cemetery in Warsaw.

Works

Bibliography

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References

  1. Jan Mosdorf, "Wczoraj i Jutro", 1938 reprint Agencja Wydawniczo-Reklamowa "ARTE", 2005, ISBN 83-921586-0-1, ISBN 978-83-921586-0-8
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