Jacek Kuroń
Polish historian and politician (1934-2004) · Poland · On the map · Writers · Died at 70
Jacek Jan Kuroń was a Polish social activist, politician, and one of the most prominent democratic leaders of the opposition in the People's Republic of Poland (PRL). Kuroń played a pivotal role in challenging Communist rule and advocating for democratic reforms during the latter half of the 20th century.
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Kuroń participated in the Crooked Circle Club, which was headquartered in this building.
Protests during Polish October, which was led by Władysław Gomułka. Kuroń became active after the events as part of the "October left".
Kuroń was briefly held in Mokotów Prison alongside Jan Rulewski following the release of the Open Letter to the Party.
Wronki Prison, where Kuroń was held between 1969 and 1971.
A dead protestor (Zbyszek Godlewski) is carried during the December 1970 protests in Poland. These events sparked Kuroń's shift from Marxism.
The Gdańsk Shipyard, where strikes were held following Anna Walentynowicz's firing. These events eventually led Kuroń to helping found Solidarity.
The original building where the Polish Round Table Talks were held.Awards
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After the PRL fell in 1989, Kuroń served as Minister of Labour and Social Policy twice in post-communist Poland, from 1989 to 1990 in the government of Tadeusz Mazowiecki and from 1992 to 1993 in the government of Hanna Suchocka. As an educator and political theorist, he is also known for co-authoring the "Open Letter to the Party".
