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Andrzej Tomaszewicz (born March 11, 1943 – died December 11, 2020) was an important figure in Poland. He was known as both a historian, someone who studies and writes about the past, and a politician, someone involved in how a country is governed.

Who Was Andrzej Tomaszewicz?

Andrzej Tomaszewicz was born in a city called Piotrków Trybunalski in Poland. He lived a long life, passing away at the age of 77 in Sieradz, Poland.

His Role as a Politician

Tomaszewicz played a part in Polish politics during a significant time. He was a member of the Polish Senate from 1989 to 1991. The Senate is like one of the main groups of lawmakers in Poland, similar to a parliament or congress in other countries. Its job is to help create and approve laws.

The Solidarity Citizens' Committee

Andrzej Tomaszewicz was also a member of the Solidarity Citizens' Committee. This group was very important in Poland's history. It was connected to the "Solidarity" movement, which helped bring about big changes in Poland and Eastern Europe. This committee worked to support democratic changes in the country.

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