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Who are two noteworthy people from Poland?
Mieszko I (a.d. 930-May 25, 992) In a.d. 966, he brought Poland into the community of western nations by baptism. Lech Walesa (pronounced, Vawesa) is a human rights activist, nobel peace prize winner and former president of Poland.
Who got a Nobel Prize in Poland?
Lech Walesa got the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983.
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983?
Lech Walesa, the leader of the Solidarity trade union in Poland, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983 for his non-violent efforts to promote democracy and workers' rights in his country.
What Nobel Prize did Lech Walesa win and when was it awarded?
Lech Walesa won The Nobel Peace Prize in 1983.
When did Lech Walesa receive the Nobel Peace Prize?
The Nobel Peace Prize 1983 was awarded to Lech Walesa.
What did Lech Walesa do the win more freedom for Poles?
A former worker at a Polish shipyard, he played an important role in bringing an end to Communist rule in Poland. He was consistently involved in activities toward the establishment of free--therefore illegal under Communist regime--trade unions in Poland. He played a key role in creating the first free Trade Union "Solidarity" in 1980, which in turn led the anti-Communist movement of Poland in the 1980s. After the fall of communism, he was elected the first President of Poland, While he did not get reelected ever again, he was much more successful in being recognized internationally, including the winning of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983.
What Polish trade unionist was awarded the Nobel peace prize in 1983 and later became president of Poland?
Lech Walesa is probably the most famous Pole of recent times other than Pope John Paul II.
Why is Lech Walesa important to modern Poland?
He helped people/workers get civil rights in Poland. He also earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983 for founding Solidarity (the civil-rights movement.)
What former vice president was a nobel prize winner?
al Gore
Which presidents won a Nobel Peace Prize?
Jimmy Carter Lech Walesa
Which former Vice President of the US will be awarded Nobel Peace Prize today?
Al Gore
What award did the former president of Korea win in 2000?
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Kim Dae-jung.
