Tadeusz Mazowiecki (politician)

Tadeusz Mazowiecki was a prominent Polish politician and journalist, best known as the first non-communist Prime Minister of Poland after World War II. He served from 1989 to 1991, playing a crucial role in the peaceful transition from communist rule to democracy during the fall of communism in Eastern Europe. A member of the Solidarity movement, Mazowiecki helped negotiate important reforms that led to free elections. Throughout his life, he emphasized human rights and social justice, becoming a significant figure in Poland's modern history and a respected voice in international affairs.