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After being a popular child actor in Poland, he studied law and administration at the University of Warsaw.

He, his wife, and 94 others died when their plane was attempting to land in a thick fog. Poland's army chief, central bank governor, and MPs were among the victims. Russian media reports said the pilots ignored advice from air traffic control to divert to another airport. (10 April 2010).

Poland's Minister of Justice from June 2000 to August 2001 and Mayor of Warsaw from November 2002 to December 2005.

President of Poland from 23 December 2005 until his death. He advocated a right-wing Catholic agenda, opposed rapid free-market reforms, and favored retaining social welfare programs.

Was sworn in as President of Poland on December 23, 2005.

His twin brother, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, who was also a child actor, was nominated prime minister in July 2006.

Mayor of Warsaw (capital of Poland) since November 2002 (February 2004)

Won Poland's presidential election. (October 2005)

On the 24th Oct 2005 Lech Kaczynski won elections for the President of Poland. (October 2005)

Sworn in as president on Dec. 23. (December 2005)