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Aleksander Kwaśniewski

President of Poland from 1995 to 2005 · Poland · On the map · Politicians · Born 1954 · age 71

Aleksander Kwaśniewski is a Polish politician and journalist who served as the 3rd president of Poland from 1995 to 2005.

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A typical day, 30 days to 10 November 2026

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A life in dates

2021“In the old Belarusian society, women’s stories - however important - were silenced.”In their words"Interview with Alexander Kwaśniewski" in Social Europe (2021)

2019“I understand that if someone asks me to be part of some project it’s not only because I’m so good, it’s also because I am Kwasniewski and I am a former president of Poland.”In their words28 November 2019Associated Press

2005Order of Merit, 1st classAward2004Honorary Doctor of the Hebrew University of JerusalemAward2003Order of Outstanding MeritAward2002“Today there is no communism in Europe, no Warsaw Pact, no balance of fear.”In their words28 May 2002"Speech of President of the Republic of Poland Aleksander Kwasniewski at the Summit Meeting NATO - Russia in Rome"

Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyAward, 2002Order of Freedom of the Republic of SloveniaAward2001“The Cold War walls have come down. They have set free the spirits of freedom and democracy, but also unleashed the demons of new threats to security.”In their words13 June 2001"Speech at the NATO HQ"

Grand Order of King TomislavAward2000“The transformations in the Polish economy continue. We are slowly approaching the completion of the privatisation of enterprises and banks.”In their words16 April 2000"Speech at a meeting with the representatives"

Order of State of Republic of TurkeyAward1999Collar of the Order of the Star of RomaniaAward1998Grand Collar of the Order of Prince HenryAward1997Gold Olympic OrderAwardGrand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of FinlandAward1996Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the BathAwardKnight Grand Cross of the Order of St. OlavAward1995Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)Award1989“Poland really started to change in 1989.”In their words"Two decades of democratization: interview with Aleksander Kwasniewski" (2006)

1954Born15 November 1954

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4 statements, newest first

  1. I think, for me, the first important thing is that the West should have a common policy toward Russia.

    2020 · "An Interview with Aleksander Kwaśniewski" in Georgetown Journal of International Affairs (2020), Own words

  2. Ukraine is not an ideal country, nor will it be one for a long time to come. But we have the opportunity to introduce it to our standards.

    9 December 2013 · Spiegel International, Own words

  3. We have become aware of the responsibility for our attitude towards the dark pages in our history.

    10 July 2001 · "Speech at the Jedwabne Ceremony", Own words

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Awards

Grand Cross with collar of the Order of Vytautas the Great2005
Order of Merit, 1st class2005
Collar of the Order of the White Lion2004
Honorary Doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem2004
Order of Outstanding Merit2003
Grand Collar of the Order of the Southern Cross2002
Order of the White Star, Collar Class2002
Order of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia2002
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany2002
National Maltese Order of Merit2002
Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic2001
Grand Order of King Tomislav2001
Great Gold Medal of Masaryk University2000
Order of State of Republic of Turkey2000
Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas1999
Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania1999
Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana1998
Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry1998
Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria1998
Gold Olympic Order1997
Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross1997
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland1997
Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath1996
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George1996
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic1996
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav1996
Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great1996
Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)1995
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Steiger Award
Cross of Recognition
Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class
Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (civil)
Order of the White Eagle
Pro Memoria Medal
Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold
Order of the Smile
Order of the Redeemer

About this person

Country
Poland
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1954 · age 71

Where to find them

IMDbWebsitekwasniewskialeksander.eu

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