Wojciech Jaruzelski
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| Wojciech Witold Jaruzelski | |
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| 1st President of Poland | |
| In office July 19 1989 – December 22 1990 |
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| Preceded by | Council of the state (PRL) (president office was not) |
| Succeeded by | Lech Wałęsa |
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| Born | July 6, 1923 Kurów, Second Polish Republic |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Jaruzelska |
| Profession | general |
| Religion | Atheist |
Wojciech Witold Jaruzelski (born July 6, 1923) is a Polish politician and as the first President of Poland from July 1989 to December 1990. He was also the last commander-in-chief of the Polish People's Army (Ludowe Wojsko Polskie), chairman of the Polish United Workers Party 1981-1989, Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland from 1981-1985. He was Poland's last communist leader. He resigned as President to allow for democratic elections.
Jaruzelski is a comes from a family of Polish gentry. He is a son of Władysław Jaruzelski.
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