Czesław Kiszczak
Polish politician and military leader
Born
October 19th, 1925
99 years ago
Died
November 5th, 2015
9 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Poland
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Born in 1925, a Polish general and politician served as the 11th Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Poland. Held significant power during the 1980s, particularly amid the political turmoil associated with the Solidarity movement. Played a pivotal role during the imposition of martial law in 1981, aimed at suppressing dissent and maintaining governmental control. Continued to influence political events in Poland during the transition from communism to a parliamentary democracy in the early 1990s. His legacy includes shaping military and political strategies of Poland during a transformative period.
Served as Prime Minister during martial law
Influenced Poland's transition from communism
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