Lech Wałęsa

Lech Walesa (Polish: Lech Wałęsa (pronounced [lɛx vaˈwɛ̃sa]); born September 29, 1943) is a Polish shipyard worker, trade unionist and a politician who used to be the leader of Solidarity and the President of Poland between 1990 and 1995.^[1] Walesa won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983.

His Excellency Lech Wałęsa
President of Poland
In office December 22, 1990 – December 22, 1995
Preceded by	Wojciech Jaruzelski (in country)/Ryszard Kaczorowski (in exile)
Succeeded by	Aleksander Kwaśniewski
Personal details
Born	(1943-09-29) September 29, 1943 (age 81) Popowo, Poland
Nationality	Polish
Spouse(s)	Danuta Wałęsa
Profession	electrician