Polish general and politician, 1st President of Poland (died 2014)

Wojciech Jaruzelski

Wojciech Witold Jaruzelski was a Polish military general, politician and de facto leader of the Polish People's Republic from 1981 until 1989, and a military dictator from 13 December 1981 until 22 July 1983. He was the First Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party between 1981 and 1989, making him the last leader of the Polish People's Republic. Jaruzelski served as Prime Minister from 1981 to 1985, the Chairman of the Council of State from 1985 to 1989 and briefly as President of Poland from 1989 to 1990, when the office of President was restored after 37 years. He was also the last commander-in-chief of the Polish People's Army, which in 1990 became the Polish Armed Forces.

Born

1923

July 6

Died

2014

Era

1920s

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Wojciech, in brief

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2014 Died

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The world in 1923

When Wojciech arrived

april 15 Insulin becomes generally available for use by people with diabetes.
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april 28 Wembley Stadium is opened, named initially as the Empire Stadium.

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