Polish Catholic Bloc Explained

Polish Catholic Bloc
Colorcode:
  1. 00A693
Leader:Wincenty Witos
Józef Chaciński
Foundation:1928
Dissolution:1928
Ideology:Christian Democracy[1]
Agrarianism
Parliamentarism
Republicanism
Affiliation1 Title:Members

The Polish Catholic Bloc (pl|Polski Blok Katolicki, PBK) was a Christian-democratic electoral alliance in Poland.[1] Its full name was the Polish Catholic Bloc of the Polish People's Party "Piast" and Christian Democracy (pl|Polski Blok Katolicki Polskiego Stronnictwa Ludowego „Piast” i Chrześcijańskiej Demokracji).[2]

History

The Bloc was founded in 1928 to contest that year's parliamentary election by the Polish People's Party "Piast" and Polish Christian Democratic Party.[1] It organized election gatherings before election day, like a Housekeepers' gathering on 26 February.[3] In the 1928 election, it received 34 Sejm and 6 Senat seats.[2]

Electoral results

Senate

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CO MÓWI NAM POLSKI BLOK KATOLICKI CHRZEŚCIJAŃSKIEJ DEMOKRACJI I PIASTA . 1928 . 11 May 2024.
  2. Web site: Sejm i Senat 1928-1933: podręcznik zawierający wyniki wyborów w województwach, okręgach i powiatach, podobizny posłów sejmowych i senatorów, statystyki i mapy poglądowe . Rzepecki . Karol . 1928 . 11 May 2024.
  3. Web site: Dozorczynie i Dozorcy Domowi! . 1928 . 11 May 2024.