Arkadiusz Rybicki
Arkadiusz Rybicki | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Gdynia, Poland |
| Died | April 10, 2010 (aged 57) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 1980s–2010 |
| Known for | Member of the Sejm, Solidarity activist |
Arkadiusz Czesław Rybicki (born 12 January 1953 – died 10 April 2010) was a notable figure in Polish politics.
Biography
Born in Gdynia, Rybicki was actively involved in the Solidarity movement during the 1980s. He secured a seat in the Sejm on 25 September 2005, receiving 9,466 votes as a candidate representing the Civic Platform party in the 25th electoral district of Gdańsk.
Rybicki was among the passengers aboard the Tupolev Tu-154 operated by the 36th Special Aviation Regiment. The aircraft, carrying the President of Poland Lech Kaczyński and other dignitaries, tragically crashed near Smolensk-North airport close to Pechersk, near Smolensk, Russia, on 10 April 2010, resulting in no survivors.
Honours and awards
In recognition of his contributions, Rybicki was awarded the Order for Merit to Culture in 1999. Two years later, in 2001, he received the French Ordre national du Mérite from President Jacques Chirac. Additionally, in 2005, he was honored with the Medal commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Solidarity.
Following his death, on 16 April 2010, he was posthumously bestowed with the Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta.
See also
References
External links
- Arkadiusz Rybicki - parliamentary page – contains declarations of interest, voting history, and speech transcripts. (in English)