Bronisław Komorowski
Historian and 5th President of Poland
Born
June 4th, 1952
73 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Poland
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Served as the 5th President of Poland from 2010 to 2015. Actively participated in Polish politics since the late 1980s, contributing to the democratic transition of the country. Prior to the presidency, held the position of Marshal of the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish parliament. Engaged in historical research and published works focusing on modern Polish history, enhancing public understanding of the past.
Presided over Poland during the Euro 2012 football championship
Played a significant role in the establishment of the Civic Platform party
Advanced Poland's international standing within the European Union
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