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Lech Wałęsa [a] [b] (born 29 September 1943) is a Polish statesman, dissident, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who served as the president of Poland between 1990 and 1995.
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Jul 17, 2024 · Lech Walesa, labor activist who helped form and led (1980–90) Poland’s first independent trade union, Solidarity, and later was president of the country (1990–95). He received the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1983. Learn more about Walesa’s life and career.
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The Nobel Peace Prize 1983 was awarded to Lech Wałęsa "for non-violent struggle for free trade unions and human rights in Poland"
Definition. Lech Wałęsa is a Polish politician, human rights activist, and former trade union leader who co-founded the Solidarity movement, which played a crucial role in the fight against communist rule in Poland.
Lech Wałęsa, (born Sept. 29, 1943, Popowo, near Włocławek, Pol.), Polish labour leader and president of Poland (1990–95). An electrician, he worked in the Lenin Shipyard at Gdańsk, Pol. (1967–76), but he was fired for his antigovernment activities.
Definition. Lech Walesa was a key figure in Poland's struggle against communism and the leader of the trade union known as Solidarity. He later became President of Poland after leading negotiations with the government during democratic transitions.
Learn about the life and achievements of Lech Wałęsa, the legendary leader of the anti-communist movement in Poland and the first president of free Poland. Discover how he fought for freedom, democracy and solidarity, and how he is recognised around the world.
