Lech Wałęsa: Statesman, pro-democracy activist, and former president of Poland
Lech Walesa (Polish: Lech Wałęsa (pronounced )) (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.
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 |
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