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Edward Gierek
1970 – July 29, 2001
Polish politician; leader of Poland (1970–1980)
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Edward Gierek was a Polish communist politician who served as the de facto leader of the Polish People's Republic between 1970 and 1980. Gierek replaced Władysław Gomułka as the First Secretary of the ruling Polish United Workers' Party (PZPR).
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- Anniversary · July 29
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