Stanisław Stroński jako wybitny polski parlamentarzysta w sejmach II Rzeczypospolitej (1922–1935)

Abstract

This article presents the profile of Stanisław Stroński – a well-known member of several terms of the Inter-War Sejm and press publisher (he perfectly combined these two professions, as his journalistic texts echoed the work of a parliamentarian), and Professor of Romance Studies at Jagiellonian University. S. Stroński became known as a colourful and influential figure. He belonged to a group of right-wing leaders and was a leading political opponent of Józef Piłsudski. He took part in the most important debates of his time. He was an activist of the Christian National Party [pol. Stronnictwo Chrześcijańsko-Narodowe], and later of the National Party [pol. Stronnictwo Narodowe]. His numerous sayings (remarks) and the way he conducted parliamentary debates went down in the history of Polish parliamentarism. He was able to argue with his political opponents while delivering a speech without losing the thread. He often used wit, irony and proverbs, and made use of his excellent knowledge of the French language and culture. S. Stroński went down in the history of Polish parliamentarism as an original and uncommon figure.