This great leader was not born in a wealthy family and he did not have the advantages which the privileged and aristocrat people have.Walesa was a simple electrician who had started his work at Lenin Shipyard. Having worked there for some time and having experienced the poor working conditions, he became a dissident trade-union activist.Famous Social Reformers & Revolutionaries 3: Lech WałęsaCopyrightIntroductionEarly Years and Personal LifeLech Walesa and Solidarity MovementLech Walesa as the President of PolandIn His Later YearsControversy and AllegationsLech Walesa's Views on ReligionAwards and Honors Given to Lech WalesaBooks and in Popular Culture