John Zylinski (25 July 1951 – 3 January 2024) was a Polish property developer living in United Kingdom who was a prince from a line of Polish aristocracy[citation needed] but grew up in the émigré community in London after the Second World War. His early career was in art journalism and he established an art business. He then became a property developer, specialising in fixer-uppers, and made a fortune. He then used his wealth to sponsor Polish causes, recreating a Polish palace in Ealing, founding the charity Polish Heroes and a political party, Duma Polska.[1][2]
John Zylinski | |
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Born | Jan Andrezej Zylinski 25 July 1951 |
Died | 3 January 2024 | (aged 72)
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In 2016, Zylinski ran for the office of London mayor as an Independent, appearing on the ballot paper as "Prince Zylinski".
References
edit- ^ "John Zylinski, Polish prince who challenged Nigel Farage to a duel and stood for Mayor of London", Daily Telegraph, 1 February 2024
- ^ "John Zylinksi", The Times, p. 75, 3 February 2024