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First Lady of Poland
Agata Kornhauser-Duda (cropped).jpg
Incumbent
Agata Kornhauser-Duda

since 6 August 2015
Residence Presidential Palace
Inaugural holder Maria Piłsudska
Formation 14 November 1918
Website First Lady of Poland (Pierwsza Dama)

The First Lady of Poland is a special title given to the wife of the President of Poland. It's an informal name, meaning it's not an official job written in the country's laws. So far, all Polish presidents have been men who had wives, so there has always been a First Lady.

Even though it's not an official political role, the First Lady often joins her husband at important events. This includes things like state visits to other countries. The current First Lady of Poland is Agata Kornhauser-Duda.

What Does a First Lady Do?

The First Lady of Poland does not have a set list of duties from the government. Her role is mostly about supporting the President. She often represents Poland alongside her husband.

First Ladies usually get involved in social and charity work. They might support causes like education, health, or helping children. They use their position to bring attention to important issues.

First Ladies Through Polish History

Poland has had First Ladies for many years, reflecting different periods of its history. Each First Lady has played her part in supporting the President and the country.

First Ladies of the Second Republic (1918–1939)

This period was when Poland became independent again after a long time. The First Ladies from this era helped shape the new country's image.

First Lady Husband From To Husband's title Notes
Maria Piłsudska Józef Piłsudski 1918 1921 Chief of State Maria Piłsudska passed away in 1921.
Aleksandra Piłsudska 1921 1922
None Gabriel Narutowicz 1922 1922 President President Narutowicz was a widower.
Maria Wojciechowska Stanisław Wojciechowski 1922 1926
Michalina Mościcka Ignacy Mościcki 1926 1932 Michalina Mościcka died in 1932.
Maria Mościcka 1933 1939 Maria Mościcka married President Mościcki in 1933.

First Ladies During World War II and Beyond (1939–1990)

During World War II, Poland's government had to operate from outside the country. This was known as the Government-in-Exile. Later, Poland was under communist rule.

Government-in-Exile (1939–1990)

These First Ladies supported the Polish government that worked from other countries during and after World War II.

First Lady Husband From To Husband's title Notes
Jadwiga Raczkiewicz Władysław Raczkiewicz 1939 1947 President
Ewelina Zaleska August Zaleski 1947 1972
None Stanisław Ostrowski 1972 1979 President Ostrowski was a widower.
None Edward Bernard Raczyński 1979 1986 President Raczyński was a widower.
Anna Sabbat Kazimierz Sabbat 1986 1989
Karolina Kaczorowska Ryszard Kaczorowski 1989 1990

Communist Poland (1944–1989)

During this time, Poland was known as the Polish People's Republic. There was one First Lady during the early part of this period.

First Lady Husband From To Husband's title Notes
Janina Górzyńska Bolesław Bierut 1944 1952 President

First Ladies of Modern Poland (Since 1989)

Since 1989, Poland has been a democratic country again, known as the Third Republic. The First Ladies of this era have been very visible.

First Lady Husband From To Husband's title Notes
Barbara Jaruzelska Wojciech Jaruzelski 1989 1990 President
Danuta Wałęsa Lech Wałęsa 1990 1995
Jolanta Kwaśniewska Aleksander Kwaśniewski 1995 2005
Maria Kaczyńska Lech Kaczyński 2005 2010 Both died in a plane crash.
Anna Komorowska Bronisław Komorowski 2010 2015
Agata Kornhauser-Duda Andrzej Duda 2015
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