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Piotr Kolodziejczyk

1939 – 2019

Polish officer

Military officer VizeadmiralPolitician
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About Piotr Kolodziejczyk

Lived 1939 – 2019 (aged 80). Piotr Kolodziejczyk was a Polish military officer, vizeadmiral and politician.

Piotr Franciszek Kołodziejczyk (June 8, 1939, in Poznań –September 2, 2019, in Rekowo Górny) was a Polish vice-admiral, commander of the 3rd Flotilla of Ships and Navy, Minister of National Defence from 1990 to 1991 and from 1993 to 1994, and member of the Sejm of the 10th term.

Biography Son of Józef and Bronisława,

Private life He lived in Gdynia. He was married to Krystyna née Cordes, with whom he had two sons.

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Important facts

Born
8 June 1939, Poznań
Birth century
20th century
Died
2 September 2019, Rekowo Górne
Occupation
Military officer, vizeadmiral, politician
Nationality
Poland
Positions held
Member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic
Awards
Silver Medal of Merit for National Defence; Gold Medal of Merit for National Defence; Bronze Medal of Merit for National Defence; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Gold Cross of Merit‎; Gold Medal "Armed Forces in the Service of the Homeland"; Silver Medal "Armed Forces in the Service of the Homeland"

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Piotr Kolodziejczyk?

Polish officer (1939-2019)

When was Piotr Kolodziejczyk born?

Piotr Kolodziejczyk was born on 8 June 1939 in Poznań.

When did Piotr Kolodziejczyk die?

Piotr Kolodziejczyk died on 2 September 2019 in Rekowo Górne.

What was Piotr Kolodziejczyk's occupation?

Piotr Kolodziejczyk was a military officer, vizeadmiral and politician.

What nationality was Piotr Kolodziejczyk?

Piotr Kolodziejczyk was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Piotr Kolodziejczyk

· Wikidata: Q11817683

· DBpedia: Piotr Kołodziejczyk

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