Ignacy Tokarczuk
Polish Archbishop and religious leader

Born
February 1st, 1918
107 years ago
Died
2012
13 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Poland
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Served as the Archbishop of Wrocław from 1976 until retirement in 1990. Played a significant role in the Catholic Church in Poland during a time of political change. Advocated for human rights and religious freedoms in the nation. Participated in the ecumenical dialogue between different Christian denominations.
Served as Archbishop of Wrocław
Participated in ecumenical dialogues
Advocated for human rights in Poland
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