Władysław Gomułka
Polish politician and leader of PZPR
Born
February 6th, 1905
120 years ago
Died
September 1st, 1982
43 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Poland
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A Polish politician and member of the Polish United Workers' Party. Gomułka participated in the Second World War and joined the Communist Party after the war. In 1945, he became the first Secretary of the Central Committee of the Polish Workers' Party. From 1956 to 1970, he served as the First Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party, leading the country during a time of economic reform and political turbulence. Gomułka's leadership was marked by the 'Gomułka thaw', a period of liberalization in contrast to earlier Stalinist policies. His tenure ended with his removal from office due to economic difficulties and civil unrest.
Served as First Secretary of the PZPR
Led Poland during the 'Gomułka thaw'
Implemented economic reforms in the 1960s
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