Edward Gierek
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Edward Gierek | |
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4thFirst Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party | |
In office 20 December 1970 – 5 September 1980 | |
Preceded by | Władysław Gomułka |
Succeeded by | Stanisław Kania |
Personal details | |
Born | Porąbka,Piotrków Governorate,Congress Poland(theRussian Empire) | 6 January 1913
Died | 29 July 2001 Cieszyn,Silesian Voivodeship,Poland | (aged 88)
Nationality | Polish |
Political party | Polish United Workers' Party |
Spouse(s) | StanisławanéeJędrusik (1918–2007) |
Edward Gierek(Polish pronunciation:[ˈɛdvart ˈɡʲɛrɛk];6 January 1913 – 29 July 2001)[1]was aPolishcommunistpolitician.
Gierek is known for opening communist Poland to Western influence. He madeeconomicchanges. For a time these changes helped Poland's economy stabilize. He modernizedindustryand increased access toproducts.Later the1973 oil crisismade prices increase. Poland had many foreign debts. There were several revolts because of the economy. The Polish people were unhappy with Gierek and he was removed from power.[2]
References[change|change source]
- ↑"Edward Gierek".The Independent.11 April 2014.Retrieved28 July2021.
- ↑McFadden, Robert (30 July 2001)."Edward Gierek Dies at 88; Polish Communist Reformer".Retrieved19 September2016.