Who is Wojciech Jaruzelski?

Wojciech Witold Jaruzelski, (born July 6, 1923, Kurow, Poland—died May 25, 2014, Warsaw), Polish army general and political leader who served as premier (1981–85), chairman of the Council of State (1985–89), and president (1989–90) during the final years of communist rule in Poland,…

How did Wacław Jaruzelski rise to power?

After the war Jaruzelski graduated from the Polish Higher Infantry School and later from the General Staff Academy. He joined Poland’s communist party (renamed the Polish United Workers’ Party [PUWP]) in 1947 and steadily rose through the ranks of the party and the army, becoming minister of defense in 1968.

What is Jaruzelski’s book about Poland?

Jaruzelski, the Shaker of Polish History (in Chinese) (1 ed.). Beijing, China: Shijiezhishi. p. 354. ISBN 9787501252299. ^ “Putin gives medal to Poland’s communist-era strongman – AFP – Find Articles at BNET.com”. 1 May 2008.

What crimes did Jaruzelski commit?

On 31 March 2006, the IPN charged Jaruzelski with committing Communist crimes, mainly the creation of a criminal military organisation with the aim of carrying out criminal acts—mostly concerned with the illegal imprisonment of people. A second charge involved inciting state ministers to commit acts beyond their competence.

When did Jaruzelski become Prime Minister?

Wojciech Jaruzelski. He also served as Prime Minister from 1981 to 1985 and the country’s head of state from 1985 to 1990 (titled as Chairman of the Council of State from 1985 to 1989 and as President from 1989 to 1990). He was also the last commander-in-chief of the Polish People’s Army (LWP).

Why did Jaruzelski resign from the Polish government?

During the revolutions of 1989 in Central and Eastern Europe, Jaruzelski supported the change of government for the benefit of the country and resigned after the Polish Round Table Agreement, which led to multi-party elections in Poland.