Ryszard Paszkiewicz

Biography

Ryszard Paszkiewicz was a Polish lawyer who dedicated his career to the practice of law during the interwar period. He represented the intellectual and professional class of Poland during a time of national reconstruction and development.

Paszkiewicz's life was cut short during World War II, a tragedy shared by many Polish professionals and leaders of his generation. He is remembered at Katyn Polish War Cemetery as a victim of the war and a symbol of Poland's loss of so many talented citizens.