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Ryszard Bender
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Ryszard Bender official portrait, November 2007
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Ryszard Janusz Bender
February 16, 1932 Łomża, Poland
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| Died | February 24, 2016 (aged 84) Lublin, Poland
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| Occupation | Polish historian and politician |
Ryszard Janusz Bender (born February 16, 1932 – died February 24, 2016) was an important Polish politician and historian. He was known for his special knowledge about the history of the January Uprising. This was a big rebellion in Poland. He also worked as a history professor at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin.
Ryszard Bender's Life
Ryszard Bender was born in Łomża, Poland. He grew up to become a well-known figure in both history and politics. His work helped people understand more about Poland's past.
His Political Career
Ryszard Bender was a member of the Sejm, which is like the lower house of the Polish Parliament. He served there from 1976 to 1980 and again from 1985 to 1989. Later, in 2007, he was chosen to be a member of the Senate of Poland. This is the upper house of the Polish Parliament. He was part of the Law and Justice political party. He retired from the Senate in 2011.
His Work as a Historian
As a historian, Ryszard Bender was an expert on the January Uprising. This was a major event in Polish history when people fought for their freedom. He shared his knowledge by teaching at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. He helped many students learn about historical events.
Final Years
Ryszard Bender passed away on February 24, 2016, in Lublin, Poland. He was 84 years old.
