Roman Kotlarz, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Polish priest and activist
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Place of Birth: Koniemłoty, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Poland
About Roman Kotlarz
- This article is based on a translation of the article at Polish wikipedia by User Mathiasrex and others. Roman Kotlarz (born 17 October 1928 in Koniemloty near Staszow, died 18 August 1976 in Radom, Poland) was a Polish Catholic priest and an activist of the democratic opposition in the days of Polish communism and the People’s Republic of Poland (PRP).
- During the June 1976 protests in Poland he gave a blessing and support to the striking workers and protesters.
- He was beaten severely by police on several occasions.
- He died under mysterious circumstances later that year.
- He was honored posthumously by many leaders including president Lech Kaczynski.
- He has also been given the Servant of God designation.
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