Hanna Suchocka

Polish Prime Minister, political leader

Hanna Suchocka - Polish Prime Minister, political leader
Born

April 3rd, 1946
79 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Poland

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Served as the Prime Minister of Poland from 1992 to 1993. Played a significant role during the transition period of Poland from communism to democracy. First woman to hold the office of Prime Minister in Poland. Contributed to the development of a new constitution and economic reforms in the country.

First female Prime Minister of Poland

Served as Prime Minister from 1992 to 1993

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