Lech Wałęsa
Lech Walesa (Polish: Lech Wałęsa (pronounced [lɛx vaˈwɛ̃sa])) (born September 29, 1943) is a Polish shipyard worker, trade unionist and a politician who used to be the leader of Solidarity and the President of Poland between 1990 and 1995.[1] Walesa won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983.
Lech Wałęsa | |
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| President of Poland | |
| In office December 22 1990 – December 22 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Wojciech Jaruzelski (in country)/Ryszard Kaczorowski (in exile) |
| Succeeded by | Aleksander Kwaśniewski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 29, 1943 Popowo, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Spouse(s) | Danuta Wałęsa |
| Profession | electrician |
Lech Wałęsa Media
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Order of the Polonia Restituta
Missio Reconciliationis Commando
Honor Badge for Merit for the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship
Veteran's Memorial Cross "Winners" (ZKRPiBWP)
Order of Francisco de Miranda - Grand Cross
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Philadelphia Liberty Medal
Order of Pius IX - Grand Cross
Grand Cordon of the Ordre de Leopold
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References
- ↑ http://www.biography.com/people/lech-walesa-12103200 Archived 2014-09-06 at the Wayback Machine Lech Walesa. (2014). The Biography.com website. Retrieved 09:19, Sep 22, 2014