Stanisław Trepczyński

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Stanisław Trepczyński
Trepczyński, c.1972
Born7 April 1924
Łódź, Poland
Died20 June 2002(2002-06-20) (aged 78)
Alma materUniversity of Łódź
OccupationDiplomat
The grave of Stanisław Trepczyński at the Powązki Military Cemetery

Stanisław Trepczyński (7 April 1924 – 20 June 2002) was a Polish diplomat, who served as the 27th president of the United Nations General Assembly from 1972 to 1973.

Early life and education

Trepczyński was born in Łódź, Poland, on 7 April 1924.[1] His father was a lawyer.[1]

Trepczyński was a graduate of University of Łódź and received a master's degree in economics.[1]

Career

Trepczyński joined the Łódź Committee of the Polish Workers Party (later the Polish United Worker's Party) in 1946.[1] In 1951, he became the secretary of the Polish peace committee. He was appointed deputy minister of foreign affairs in 1971.[1] From 1972 to 1973 he served as the 27th president of the United Nations General Assembly.[2][3]

Personal life

Trepczyński married twice and had three sons.[1]

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