Edward Szczepanik
Polish politician and Prime Minister
Born
August 22nd, 1915
110 years ago
Died
October 11th, 2005
19 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Poland
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Served as the Prime Minister of Poland during the 1980s. Contributed to economic reforms in the country during a time of significant political change. Had a background in economics which informed policymaking decisions. Involved in various political organizations and movements aimed at reforming the Polish economy and government.
Served as Prime Minister of Poland from 1981 to 1982
Advanced economic reforms during his term
Member of the Polish United Workers' Party
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