Who was Ryszard Kaczorowski?
Q: Who was Ryszard Kaczorowski?
A: Ryszard Kaczorowski was a Polish politician and statesman who served as the last President of Poland within Government in Exile.
Q: What activities did he participate in during World War II?
A: During World War II, Kaczorowski was active in Polish scouting movement and organized anti-Soviet resistance from 1939 to 1940. He was arrested, sentenced to death (which was commuted to 10 years of hard labour) and then released in 1941. He also joined Anders Army and fought in the battle of Monte Cassino.
Q: Where did he live after the establishment of the communist government?
A: After the establishment of the communist government, Kaczorowski decided to remain in exile in the United Kingdom. He worked for many years as an economist but never became a British citizen. He remained active in emigree circles and even became head of exiled Polish scouting.
Q: When did he become Minister of Home Affairs?
A: After his retirement, Kaczorowski became Minister of Home Affairs.
Q: How long had he been married when he died?
A: At the time of his death, Kaczorowski had been married for 58 years; he married academic Karolina Kaczorowska in 1952 until his death on 10 April 2010.
Q: Where is his body buried?
A: His body is buried at state level at Warsaw's Belvedere Palace with his crypt located at National Temple of Divine Providence also located there.
