Andrzej Marcinkowski
politician
- February 28, 1929
- March 13, 2010
- 81 years
- long illness
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Andrzej Marcinkowski, 81, Polish lawyer and politician, acting Minister of Justice (1991), after long illness.
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|Andrzej Marcinkowski (28 February 1929 in Poznań – 13 March 2010) was a Polish lawyer and politician. He served as the acting Polish Minister of Justice from 25 November 1991 until 5 December 1991 within the government of Prime Minister Jan Krzysztof Bielecki. He was a recipient of the Commander's Cross and Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta.
Marcinkowski died on 13 March 2010, at the age of 81.
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1.In which city was Andrzej Marcinkowski born?
- A.Poznańcorrect
- B.Gdańsk
- C.Kraków
- D.Warsaw
Andrzej Marcinkowski was born in Poznań on 28 February 1929.
Source: biography opening paragraph
2.What was the birth date of Andrzej Marcinkowski?
- A.28 February 1929correct
- B.25 November 1929
- C.13 March 1930
- D.5 December 1928
Andrzej Marcinkowski was born on 28 February 1929.
Source: biography opening paragraph
3.What was the primary profession of Andrzej Marcinkowski?
- A.Journalist and teacher
- B.Architect and engineer
- C.Doctor and researcher
- D.Lawyer and politiciancorrect
Andrzej Marcinkowski is described as a Polish lawyer and politician.
Source: biography opening paragraph
4.Who served as the Prime Minister during Andrzej Marcinkowski's term as acting Minister of Justice?
- A.Lech Wałęsa
- B.Jan Krzysztof Bieleckicorrect
- C.Tadeusz Mazowiecki
- D.Aleksander Kwaśniewski
Andrzej Marcinkowski served in the government of Prime Minister Jan Krzysztof Bielecki.
Source: biography opening paragraph
5.What official position did Andrzej Marcinkowski hold in the government of Jan Krzysztof Bielecki?
- A.Minister of Foreign Affairs
- B.Minister of Defense
- C.Acting Minister of Justicecorrect
- D.Minister of Finance
Andrzej Marcinkowski served as the acting Polish Minister of Justice from 25 November 1991 until 5 December 1991.
Source: biography opening paragraph
6.When did Andrzej Marcinkowski conclude his tenure as the acting Polish Minister of Justice?
- A.13 March 2010
- B.28 February 1991
- C.25 November 1991
- D.5 December 1991correct
Andrzej Marcinkowski served as the acting Minister of Justice until 5 December 1991.
Source: biography opening paragraph
7.On what date did Andrzej Marcinkowski pass away?
- A.28 February 2010
- B.25 November 2009
- C.5 December 2010
- D.13 March 2010correct
Andrzej Marcinkowski died on 13 March 2010.
Source: biography opening paragraph
8.What was the age of Andrzej Marcinkowski at the time of his death?
- A.81correct
- B.78
- C.80
- D.79
Andrzej Marcinkowski died at the age of 81.
Source: biography opening paragraph
9.Which award did Andrzej Marcinkowski receive?
- A.Commander's Cross and Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restitutacorrect
- B.Knight's Cross of the Virtuti Militari
- C.Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle
- D.Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
Andrzej Marcinkowski was a recipient of the Commander's Cross and Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta.
Source: biography opening paragraph
10.On what date did Andrzej Marcinkowski begin his service as the acting Polish Minister of Justice?
- A.13 March 1991
- B.5 December 1991
- C.25 November 1991correct
- D.28 February 1991
Andrzej Marcinkowski served as the acting Minister of Justice starting 25 November 1991.
Source: biography opening paragraph
11.Which government official headed the administration where Andrzej Marcinkowski served?
- A.Lech Kaczyński
- B.Wojciech Jaruzelski
- C.Jan Krzysztof Bieleckicorrect
- D.Bronisław Komorowski
Andrzej Marcinkowski served within the government of Prime Minister Jan Krzysztof Bielecki.
Source: biography opening paragraph
12.Which of the following describes the honors bestowed upon Andrzej Marcinkowski?
- A.Order of the Smile
- B.National Order of the Legion of Honour
- C.Gold Cross of Merit
- D.Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restitutacorrect
Andrzej Marcinkowski was a recipient of the Commander's Cross and Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta.
Source: biography opening paragraph
13.In the context of Polish government service, what role is specifically mentioned for Andrzej Marcinkowski?
- A.Acting Minister of Justicecorrect
- B.Minister of Education
- C.Prime Minister
- D.President of the Supreme Court
Andrzej Marcinkowski served as the acting Polish Minister of Justice.
Source: biography opening paragraph
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