Wojciech Jaruzelski was a prominent Polish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Poland. Born on July 6, 1923, he played a significant role in the country's political landscape. He was a member of the Polish Workers' Party and rose to become the leader of the party. Jaruzelski was appointed Prime Minister in 1970 and served in that role until 1980. He is also known for introducing martial law in Poland in 1981, a controversial measure aimed at suppressing the Solidarity movement. Jaruzelski passed away on May 25, 2014.