When was Mieczysław Rakowski born?

Mieczysław Rakowski was born on 1 December 1926 in Kowalewko-Folwark.

What positions has Mieczysław Rakowski held?

Positions held by Mieczysław Rakowski include: First Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party (1989–1990); Prime Minister of Poland (1988–1989); member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic.

Where did Mieczysław Rakowski study?

Mieczysław Rakowski was educated at Institute of Social Sciences at the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party.

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Mieczysław Rakowski

Former First Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party (1926–2008)

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Mieczysław Franciszek Rakowski was a Polish communist politician, historian and journalist who was Prime Minister of Poland from 1988 to 1989. He served as the seventh and final First Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party from 1989 to 1990.

Quick facts

Born: 1 December 1926 wd
Place of birth: Kowalewko-Folwark wd
Died: 8 November 2008 wd
Place of death: Warsaw wd
Citizenship: Poland wd
Occupation: journalist, historian, politician, writer wd
Political party: Polish United Workers' Party wd
Education: Institute of Social Sciences at the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party wd
Spouse: Wanda Wiłkomirska, Elżbieta Kępińska wd

Positions held wd

First Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party (29 July 1989 – 29 January 1990)
Prime Minister of Poland (27 September 1988 – 2 August 1989)
member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic

Awards wd

Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland
Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Work Flag Order, 1st class
Work Flag Order, 2nd class
Gold Cross of Merit‎
Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Medal of the 40th Anniversary of People's Poland

Questions

When was Mieczysław Rakowski born?: Mieczysław Rakowski was born on 1 December 1926 in Kowalewko-Folwark.
What positions has Mieczysław Rakowski held?: Positions held by Mieczysław Rakowski include: First Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party (1989–1990); Prime Minister of Poland (1988–1989); member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic.
Where did Mieczysław Rakowski study?: Mieczysław Rakowski was educated at Institute of Social Sciences at the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party.

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