Edward Gierek
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Summary
Edward Gierek was born on January 6, 1913[1], in Porąbka[2]. He died on July 29, 2001[3], in Cieszyn[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and miner[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,064 views/month, #6,975 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Sosnowiec[8]
- Place of burial: Q111144721[9]
- Spouse: Stanisława Gierek[10]
- Child: Adam Gierek[11], Jerzy Gierek[12]
- Country of citizenship: Congress Poland[13], Second Polish Republic[14], French Third Republic[15], Polish People's Republic[16], Poland[17]
- Field of work: politics[18]
- Position held: First Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party[19], member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic[20]
- Educated at: Centralna Szkoła Partyjna PZPR[21]
- Award received: Order of the Builders of People's Poland[22], Partisan Cross (Poland)[23], Work Flag Order, 1st class[24], Gold Cross of Merit[25], Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[26], Order of José Martí[27], Order of the Yugoslav Star[28], Order of Lenin[29], Order of the October Revolution[30], Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"[31], Medal for Long Marital Life[32], Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[33], Medal of the 30th Anniversary of People's Poland[34], Odznaka tytułu honorowego „Zasłużony Górnik Polskiej Rzeczypospolitej Ludowej”[35]
- Member of: Society of Fighters for Freedom and Democracy[36], Union of Polish Patriots[37]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Member of political party: Polish United Workers' Party[40], French Communist Party[41], Communist Party of Belgium[42], Polish Workers' Party[43]
- Commons category: Edward Gierek[44]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[45]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[46]
- Family name: Gierek[47]
- Given name: Edward[48]
- Topic's main category: Category:Edward Gierek[49]
- Commons gallery: Edward Gierek[50]
- Described at URL: https://bs.sejm.gov.pl/F?func=find-acc&acc_sequence=000009879&find_code=SYS&local_base=ARS10[51]
- Relative: Aleksander Gierek[52], Stanisława Gierek-Ciaciura[53]
- Medical condition: anthracosis[54]
- Manner of death: natural causes[55]
Why It Matters
Edward Gierek has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Edward Gierek born?
Edward Gierek was born in Porąbka[2].
Where did Edward Gierek die?
Edward Gierek died in Cieszyn[4].
Who was Edward Gierek married to?
Edward Gierek's spouses include Stanisława Gierek[10].
What did Edward Gierek do for work?
Edward Gierek worked as a politician[5] and miner[6].
Where did Edward Gierek go to school?
Edward Gierek was educated at Centralna Szkoła Partyjna PZPR[21].
What awards did Edward Gierek receive?
Honors received include Order of the Builders of People's Poland[22], Partisan Cross (Poland)[23], Work Flag Order, 1st class[24], and Gold Cross of Merit[25].