John Zylinski
John Zylinski (25 July 1951 – 3 January 2024) was a British property developer who was a prince from a line of Polish aristocracy 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]
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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
- "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
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