Lech Wałęsa
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| Born | Birth date -1st March 1966 Popowo, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, Activist |
| Known for | Co-founding Solidarity, President of Poland |
| Awards | Nobel Peace Prize (1983) |
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Lech Wałęsa (born 29 September 1943) is a Polish statesman, dissident, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who served as the President of Poland from 1990 to 1995. He is best known for his role in leading the Solidarity movement, which played a central role in the end of communist rule in Poland.
Early Life and Career[edit | edit source]
Lech Wałęsa was born in the village of Popowo, Poland. He grew up in a working-class family and trained as an electrician. In 1967, he began working at the Lenin Shipyard (now Gdańsk Shipyard) in Gdańsk, where he became involved in trade union activities.
Solidarity Movement[edit | edit source]
In the 1970s, Wałęsa became increasingly active in the workers' rights movement. In 1980, he was a key figure in the Gdańsk Shipyard strike, which led to the formation of Solidarity, the first independent trade union in the Soviet bloc. Wałęsa's leadership and negotiation skills were instrumental in the signing of the Gdańsk Agreement, which granted workers the right to strike and form independent unions.
Nobel Peace Prize[edit | edit source]
In 1983, Wałęsa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in promoting peaceful change through negotiation and dialogue. Due to the political situation in Poland, he was unable to leave the country to accept the prize in person, and his wife, Danuta, accepted it on his behalf.
Presidency[edit | edit source]
Following the fall of communism in Poland, Wałęsa was elected as the President of Poland in 1990. His presidency was marked by efforts to transition Poland from a centrally planned economy to a market economy, as well as navigating the complexities of post-communist political life.
Later Life and Legacy[edit | edit source]
After leaving office in 1995, Wałęsa remained active in Polish and international politics, advocating for democracy and human rights. He has been a vocal critic of authoritarianism and continues to be a symbol of the struggle for freedom and democracy.
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