Bohdan Paszkowski (born 31 January 1965 in Białystok) is a Polish politician and jurist. In 2007 and from 2015 to December 2023 he was the Voivode of Podlaskie Voivodeship.

Bohdan Paszkowski
Voivode of Podlaskie Voivodeship
In office
8 December 2015 – 20 December 2023
PresidentAndrzej Duda
Prime MinisterBeata Szydło
Mateusz Morawiecki
Preceded byAndrzej Meyer
Succeeded byJacek Brzozowski
Voivode of Podlaskie Voivodeship
In office
18 January 2007 – 5 November 2007
PresidentLech Kaczyński
Prime MinisterDonald Tusk
Preceded byJan Dobrzyński
Succeeded byMaciej Żywno
Personal details
Born (1965-01-31) 31 January 1965 (age 59)
Białystok, Polish People's Republic
CitizenshipPoland
NationalityPolish
Political partyLaw and Justice
SpouseAgnieszka Paszkowska
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Białystok
OccupationLawyer, politician

Biography

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He was born in Białystok, the son of Andrezej. In 1989 he graduated from the Faculty of Law of the Branch of the University of Warsaw in Białystok (now the University of Białystok).[1] In the years 1990–1992 he was a judge in the Provincial Court in Białystok. In 1993, he obtained the qualifications of a legal advisor. From 20 December 1994 to 12 December 2006 he was the city secretary of Białystok. He served as a senator in the VII, VIII and IX convocations of the Polish Senate. On 8 December 2015 he was appointed to the post of Voivode of Podlaskie Voivodeship by Prime Minister Beata Szydło.[2] and served in that position until December 2023 when his term ended in accordance with decision of Prime Minister Donald Tusk and replaced by Jacek Brzozowski. He is married and has two daughters.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Bohdan Paszkowski został powołany na stanowisko Wojewody Podlaskiego" (in Polish). Wrota Podlasia. 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2022-10-10.
  2. ^ a b "Wojewoda Bohdan Paszkowski do kuchni się nie wtrąca. Za to chętnie ściera kurze" (in Polish). Wspolczesna. Retrieved 2022-10-10.