Ryszard Kaczorowski
Polish politician, 6th President of Poland
Born
November 26th, 1919
105 years ago
Died
2010
15 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Poland
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Served as the last President of the Republic of Poland in exile from 1989 to 1990. Participated in the Polish resistance during World War II. Contributed to the democratic transition in Poland after the fall of communism. Played a significant role in restoring Poland's sovereignty and recognition on the international stage.
Served as the last President of Poland in exile
Participated in World War II resistance efforts
Supported the democratic transition in Poland
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