When was Wojciech Jaruzelski born?

Wojciech Jaruzelski was born on 6 July 1923 in Kurów.

Where did Wojciech Jaruzelski study?

Wojciech Jaruzelski was educated at General Staff Academy.

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Wojciech Jaruzelski

Polish military and political official, leader of the Polish People's Republic from 1981 to 1989

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Wojciech Witold Jaruzelski was a Polish military general, politician and de facto leader of the Polish People's Republic from 1981 until 1989, serving as a military dictator from 13 December 1981 until 22 July 1983. He was the First Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party between 1981 and 1989, making him the last leader of the Polish People's Republic. Jaruzelski served as Prime Minister from 1981 to 1985, the Chairman of the Council of State from 1985 to 1989 and briefly as President of Poland from 1989 to 1990, when the office of President was restored after 37 years. He was also the last commander-in-chief of the Polish People's Army, which in 1990 became the Polish Armed Forces.

Quick facts

Born: 6 July 1923 wd
Place of birth: Kurów wd
Died: 25 May 2014 wd
Place of death: Warsaw wd
Citizenship: Poland wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel, head of government, soldier wd
Political party: Polish United Workers' Party, Polish Workers' Party wd
Education: General Staff Academy wd
Spouse: Barbara Jaruzelska wd
Official website: wojciech-jaruzelski.pl wd

Positions held wd

President of the Republic of Poland (19 July 1989 – 22 December 1990)
First Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party (18 October 1981 – 29 July 1989)
Prime Minister of Poland (11 February 1981 – 6 November 1985)
member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Order of Lenin
Zhukov Medal
Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Order of the Red Banner
Commander of the Order of the Crown
Order of the October Revolution
Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1989)
Order of Karl Marx
Medal of the National Education Commission
Order of Klement Gottwald
Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland
Scharnhorst Order
Order of Friendship of Peoples
Medal "For the Liberation of Warsaw"

Questions

When was Wojciech Jaruzelski born?: Wojciech Jaruzelski was born on 6 July 1923 in Kurów.
What positions has Wojciech Jaruzelski held?: Positions held by Wojciech Jaruzelski include: President of the Republic of Poland (1989–1990); First Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party (1981–1989); Prime Minister of Poland (1981–1985); member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic.
Where did Wojciech Jaruzelski study?: Wojciech Jaruzelski was educated at General Staff Academy.

Sources

Last updated 1 November 2026 · facts checked 9 November 2026

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