Henryk Jabłoński facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Henryk Jabłoński
5th Chairman of the Council of State of the People's Republic of Poland
In office 28 March 1972 – 6 November 1985
Preceded by	Józef Cyrankiewicz
Succeeded by	Wojciech Jaruzelski
Personal details
Born	27 December 1909 Stary Waliszew, Congress Poland, Russian Empire
Died	27 January 2003 (aged 93) Warsaw, Poland
Political party	Polish Socialist Party Polish United Workers' Party
Profession	Historian

Henryk Jan Jabłoński (born December 27, 1909 – died January 27, 2003) was an important Polish politician and historian. He was a member of the Polish Socialist Party (PPS) and later became a Communist leader. He also worked as a professor at Warsaw University. From 1972 to 1985, he served as the head of state for the People's Republic of Poland.

About Henryk Jabłoński's Early Life

Henryk Jabłoński was born in a place called Stary Waliszew in Congress Poland. This was a part of Poland that was controlled by the Russian Empire at the time. From 1931, he joined the Polish Socialist Party (PPS). This party worked to improve the lives of ordinary people.

Fighting in World War II

During World War II, Henryk Jabłoński showed great bravery. He fought in the Battle of Narvik in Norway. After that, he joined the French Resistance. This was a secret group that fought against the German occupation of France.

Henryk Jabłoński's Political Career

After the war, Henryk Jabłoński became very involved in politics. In 1945, he joined the State National Council (KRN). This was an important governing body in Poland. Between 1946 and 1948, he held high positions in the Polish Socialist Party. He helped the PPS join with another party, the Polish Workers' Party, to form a new, larger party.

Becoming a Professor and Party Member

From 1947 to 1972, he served as a deputy in the Sejm. The Sejm is like Poland's parliament. In 1948, he became a professor at Warsaw University. He also became a member of the Polish Academy of Sciences in 1952. From 1948 to 1981, Henryk Jabłoński was part of the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party. This was a very powerful group in the country's main political party.

Leading the Country

In 1972, a leader named Edward Gierek suggested that Henryk Jabłoński become the head of state. He was chosen as the chairman of the Polish Council of State. This made him the official leader of the People's Republic of Poland. He held this important position until 1985.

From 1976 to 1983, he was also in charge of the Front of National Unity. This was a group that brought together different organizations in Poland. Later, from 1983 to 1990, he led ZBoWiD. This organization supported war veterans. In 1985, General Wojciech Jaruzelski took over as head of state. Henryk Jabłoński's wife, Jadwiga Jabłońska, passed away in 1999.

Awards and Recognitions

Henryk Jabłoński received many awards for his service to Poland and other countries. Some of these included:

• The Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta
• The Order of the Builders of People's Poland
• The Order of the Banner of Labour (Poland), 1st class
• The Order of the Cross of Grunwald, 3rd class
• The Gold Medal of Merit for National Defence

He also received awards from other countries, such as:

• The Great Star of Honour of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Austria
• The Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold (Belgium)
• The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour from France
• The Order of José Marti from Cuba
• The Order of the October Revolution from the USSR

See also

In Spanish: Henryk Jabłoński para niños