Leader from Harlech, Wales, appointed (4,6)

I believe the answer is:

lech walesa

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'leader' is the definition.
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'from harlech wales appointed' is the wordplay.
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'LECH WALESA' is hidden within 'harlech wales appointed'.

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(Another definition for lech walesa that I've seen is " Polish statesman".)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.

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