Krzysztof Grzelczyk Explained

Profession:political scientist, politician, diplomat
Alma Mater:University of Wrocław
Spouse:Jolanta Grzelczyk
Nationality:Polish
Krzysztof Grzelczyk
Birth Place:Krosno Odrzańskie
Birth Date:3 July 1957
Predecessor:Wojciech Tyciński
Term Start:19 May 2023
Country:North Macedonia
Ambassador From:Poland
Order:6th

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

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. 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

Works

Private life

Married to Jolanta Grzelczyk.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dworaczek . Kamil . Rzepka . Nina . Grzelczyk Krzysztof Stanisław . https://web.archive.org/web/20220626145809/https://encysol.pl/es/encyklopedia/biogramy/16119,Grzelczyk-Krzysztof-Stanislaw.html . 2022-06-26 . 2023-04-11 . Encyklopedia Solidarności . pl.
  2. Web site: Konsul Generalny . https://web.archive.org/web/20180905210258/https://toronto.msz.gov.pl/pl/konsulat/konsul/ . 2018-09-05 . 2023-04-11 . toronto.msz.gov.pl . pl.
  3. Web site: 2017-10-25 . Zapis przebiegu posiedzenia Komisji Łączności z Polakami za Granicą /nr 67/ . 2023-04-11 . sejm.gov.pl . pl.
  4. Web site: PKW Wybory do Sejmu RP i Senatu RP . 2023-04-11 . parlament2015.pkw.gov.pl.
  5. Web site: 2022-12-01 . Zapis przebiegu posiedzenia Komisji Spraw Zagranicznych /nr 120/ . 2023-04-11 . sejm.gov.pl . pl.
  6. Web site: Postanowienie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 9 marca 2023 r. nr 110.7.2023 w sprawie mianowania Ambasadora Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej . 2023-04-11 . isap.sejm.gov.pl.
  7. Web site: 2023-05-19 . Претседателот Пендаровски ги прими акредитивните писма на новоименуваниот амбасадор на Република Полска, Кжиштоф Гжелчик . 2023-05-22 . pretsedatel.mk . mk.
  8. Web site: 2007-12-05 . Postanowienie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 5 grudnia 2007 r. o nadaniu orderów i odznaczeń . 2023-04-11 . isap.sejm.gov.pl . pl.
  9. Web site: 2020-07-03 . Postanowienie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 3 lipca 2020 r. o nadaniu odznaczeń . 2023-04-11 . isap.sejm.gov.pl . pl.
  10. Web site: Obchody 77. rocznicy Bitwy o Monte Cassino . https://web.archive.org/web/20210602172318/https://www.gov.pl/web/kanada/obchody-77-rocznicy-bitwy-o-monte-cassino . 2021-06-02 . 2023-04-11 . Polska w Kanadzie - Portal Gov.pl . pl.
  11. Web site: Odznaka Honorowa Wrocławia - Wrocław z wdzięcznością "Wratislavia Grato Animo" - Zasłużeni dla Wrocławia - Biuletyn Informacji Publicznej Urzędu Miejskiego Wrocławia . 2023-04-11 . bip.um.wroc.pl.
  12. Web site: 2020-10-23 . Wręczenie Krzyża Wolności i Solidarności – Wrocław, 23 października 2020 . 2023-04-11 . Krzyż Wolności i Solidarności . pl.

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