Edward Szczepanik 1915 – 2005

Biography

Edward Szczepanik was born on August 21, 1915, in Suwałki, Poland, a town in the northeastern region of the country. He would go on to serve his nation in one of its highest offices, becoming Prime Minister of Poland during a significant period in the country’s history. His leadership during these formative years reflected his commitment to his homeland and its people.

After a life marked by public service and dedication to Poland, Szczepanik passed away on October 11, 2005, in Bricklehampton. Though his later years were spent abroad, his ties to his birthplace remained strong. He was laid to rest at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Suwałki, returning finally to the town where his life had begun, a fitting conclusion to a life dedicated to his nation.