Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz
Polish Prime Minister and physicist
Born
December 20th, 1959
65 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Poland
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Served as the 12th Prime Minister of Poland from 2005 to 2006. Focused on economic reforms and European integration during the tenure. Worked as a theoretical physicist and contributed to academic research while maintaining a political career. Engaged in local politics prior to national office, including roles in local government. Active in the Law and Justice party, promoting conservative policies.
Served as Prime Minister of Poland
Active in Polish local government
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