Jerzy Ziętek
Jerzy Ziętek | |
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Lieutenant colonel Jerzy Ziętek | |
| Nickname(s) | Jorg |
| Born | 10 June 1901 Szobiszowice, German Empire |
| Died | 20 November 1985 (aged 84) Zabrze, Polish People's Republic |
| Allegiance | Poland |
| Service | Polish People's Army |
| Years of service | 1943-1985 |
| Rank | Generał brygady (Brigadier general) |
| Commands | Deputy commander of the 3rd Pomeranian Infantry Division |
| Awards | () |
| Other work | Voivode of Silesia Voivode of Katowice Voivodeship Member of the State Council |
Jerzy Jan Antoni Ziętek (10 June 1901 in Gleiwitz – 20 November 1985 in Katowice, Upper Silesia) was a Polish politician and general. A Silesian Insurrectionist in his youth, during the Second World War he joined the Polish armed forces in the USSR and later became an important politician representing Silesia in the People's Republic of Poland.