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Lech Wałęsa

Lech Wałęsa's Historical Timeline

  1. Lech Wałęsa is born

    Lech Wałęsa is born

  2. Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa meets Pope John Paul II during papal visit to Poland

    Pope John Paul II was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death in 2005.

  3. Danuta Walesa, wife of Lech Wałęsa, accepts his Nobel Peace Prize

    Lech Wałęsa is a Polish statesman, dissident and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who served as the president of Poland between 1990 and 1995.

  4. Poland's communist government begins "Round Table" talks with the Solidarity trade union and its leader Lech Wałęsa in a

    Poland's communist government begins "Round Table" talks with the Solidarity trade union and its leader Lech Wałęsa in an attempt to ease growing social unrest

  5. Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa wins Poland's first direct presidential election

    Presidential elections were held in Poland on 25 November 1990, with a second round on 9 December.

  6. Labor activist Lech Wałęsa is sworn in as Poland's first popularly elected president

    Labor activist Lech Wałęsa is sworn in as Poland's first popularly elected president

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When was Lech Wałęsa born?
Lech Wałęsa was born on 1944-09-29.
What historical events involved Lech Wałęsa?
Lech Wałęsa was involved in 6 recorded historical events, including Lech Wałęsa is born, Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa meets Pope John Paul II during papal visit to Poland, Danuta Walesa, wife of Lech Wałęsa, accepts his Nobel Peace Prize.

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