Krzysztof Grzelczyk
Krzysztof Grzelczyk | |
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| 6th Poland Ambassador to North Macedonia | |
| Assumed office 19 May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Wojciech Tyciński |
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| Born | 3 July 1957 Krosno Odrzańskie |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Spouse | Jolanta Grzelczyk |
| Alma mater | University of Wrocław |
| Profession | political scientist, politician, diplomat |
Krzysztof Stanisław Grzelczyk (born 3 July 1957, in Krosno Odrzańskie) is a Polish political scientist, politician, and diplomat, ambassador to North Macedonia (since 2023).
Life
[edit]Grzelczyk graduated in 1982 from the University of Wrocław, Faculty of Political Sciences. In the 1970s and 1980s, he was active in the dissident movement. Among others, he was co-founder of the Independent Students' Association at his Faculty. After introducing martial law on 13 December 1981, he was imprisoned until 3 July 1982. In 1985, he emigrated to Canada and was working there as a driver, in accountancy, and as a librarian.[1][2][3]
In the early 1990s, Grzelczyk returned to Poland and worked for the private sector and local government, on managerial posts mostly, e.g. as a director of the Bureau for Foreign Co-operation of the city of Wrocław (2000–2005). From 1991 to 1998, he was a member of the Centre Agreement political party. From 2005 to 2007, he served as the governor of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, nominated by the Law and Justice party. From 2008 to 2009, he was deputy head of the Wrocław branch of the Institute of National Remembrance.[1] In 2015, he was running for the Senate seat.[4]
In 2016, Grzelczyk joined the foreign service. Until 2017, he was head of the Consular Section of the Embassy in London. From November 2017 to September 2021, he served as Consul-General in Toronto.[5]
In March 2023, he was nominated Poland's ambassador to North Macedonia.[6] He began his term on 19 May 2023.[7]
Honours
[edit]- 2007 – Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Poland[8]
- 2020 – Cross of Freedom and Solidarity, Poland[9]
- 2021 – Gold Medal of Merit for National Defence, Poland[10]
- 2008 – Pro Memoria Medal, Poland[1]
- 2022 – Honorary Badge of Wrocław, Poland[11]
Works
[edit]- Solidarność drukująca, Wrocław: Wydawnictwo Profil, 2013, ISBN 978-83-936337-3-9.
- Alfabet prawie wrocławski, Wrocław: Lena, 2015, ISBN 978-83-64195-22-8.
Private life
[edit]Married to Jolanta Grzelczyk.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Jump up to: a b c Dworaczek, Kamil; Rzepka, Nina. "Grzelczyk Krzysztof Stanisław". Encyklopedia Solidarności (in Polish). Archived from the original on 2022-06-26. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Konsul Generalny". toronto.msz.gov.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original on 2018-09-05. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Zapis przebiegu posiedzenia Komisji Łączności z Polakami za Granicą /nr 67/". sejm.gov.pl (in Polish). 2017-10-25. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "PKW | Wybory do Sejmu RP i Senatu RP". parlament2015.pkw.gov.pl. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Zapis przebiegu posiedzenia Komisji Spraw Zagranicznych /nr 120/". sejm.gov.pl (in Polish). 2022-12-01. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Postanowienie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 9 marca 2023 r. nr 110.7.2023 w sprawie mianowania Ambasadora Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej". isap.sejm.gov.pl. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Претседателот Пендаровски ги прими акредитивните писма на новоименуваниот амбасадор на Република Полска, Кжиштоф Гжелчик". pretsedatel.mk (in Macedonian). 2023-05-19. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ "Postanowienie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 5 grudnia 2007 r. o nadaniu orderów i odznaczeń". isap.sejm.gov.pl (in Polish). 2007-12-05. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Postanowienie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 3 lipca 2020 r. o nadaniu odznaczeń". isap.sejm.gov.pl (in Polish). 2020-07-03. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Obchody 77. rocznicy Bitwy o Monte Cassino". Polska w Kanadzie - Portal Gov.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Odznaka Honorowa Wrocławia - Wrocław z wdzięcznością "Wratislavia Grato Animo" - Zasłużeni dla Wrocławia - Biuletyn Informacji Publicznej Urzędu Miejskiego Wrocławia". bip.um.wroc.pl. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Wręczenie Krzyża Wolności i Solidarności – Wrocław, 23 października 2020". Krzyż Wolności i Solidarności (in Polish). 2020-10-23. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
| International | |
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| National | |
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- 1957 births
- Ambassadors of Poland to North Macedonia
- Consuls-General of Poland
- Living people
- Diplomats from Wrocław
- University of Wrocław alumni
- Recipients of Cross of Freedom and Solidarity
- Recipients of the Medal of Merit for National Defence
- Recipients of the Pro Memoria Medal
- Officers of the Order of Polonia Restituta
- People from Krosno Odrzańskie
- Law and Justice politicians
- Centre Agreement politicians
- Politicians from Wrocław
- Scientists from Wrocław