Recognition by Spain of the Government of the Republic of Poland in Exile in 1945–1968. The Story of a Certain Myth Cover Image

Uznawanie przez Hiszpanię rządu Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej na uchodźstwie w latach 1945–1968. Historia pewnego mitu
Recognition by Spain of the Government of the Republic of Poland in Exile in 1945–1968. The Story of a Certain Myth

Author(s): Jan Stanisław Ciechanowski
Subject(s): Diplomatic history, Political history, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Post-War period (1950 - 1989)
Published by: Instytut Historii im. Tadeusza Manteuffla Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: Poland; Spain; diplomatic relations; Government of the Republic of Poland in exile;

Summary/Abstract: In 1942–1943, diplomatic relations between Poland and Spain were suspended. After the withdrawal of recognition for the Polish government in London, the government in Madrid did not do so, and in 1945–1968 it maintained semi-official relations with the Polish legation in the Spanish capital (in 1955–1961 there were two of them). Representatives of the Republic of Poland were not on the official list of the Diplomatic Corps, so it should be considered a myth that General Francisco Franco’s dictatorship maintained diplomatic relations with the Polish government-in-exile.

  • Issue Year: 53/2021
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 91-113
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Polish