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Edward Gierek
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Memorial Page for Edward Gierek

Jan 6, 1913 – Jul 29, 2001(88 years)Died in:Cieszyn, Silesian Voivodeship

Polish politician

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July 29th, 2026

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Biography

Nationality

Congress Poland

Cause of Death

lung cancer

Occupation(2)

politicianminer

Awards(4)

Work Flag Order, 1st classGold Cross of Merit‎Grand Collar of the Order of Prince HenryOrder of José Martí

Spouse(1)

Stanisława Gierek

Edward Gierek (* January 6, 1913 in Porąbka; † July 29, 2001 in Cieszyn) was a polish politician. He was 88 years old. He was married to Stanisława Gierek. He had at least 1 child (1 son). His faith was atheism. He received 4 awards, including Work Flag Order, 1st class, Gold Cross of Merit‎. His cause of death was lung cancer.

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Born in Porąbka, Silesian Voivodeship

1913

Married Stanisława Gierek

1937

until 2001

Gold Cross of Merit‎

1946

Order of José Martí

1975

Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry

1976

Died in Cieszyn, Silesian Voivodeship (lung cancer)

2001

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  • Stanisława Gierek
  • Jerzy Gierek

Edward Gierek. Forever remembered.