Stanisaw Szymaski industrialist

Stanisław Szymański (1862–1944) was a prominent industrialist, activist, and philanthropist born in Kalisz, Poland. After completing his engineering studies in tsarist Russia, he settled in Warsaw but later moved to Zawiercie before 1895. There, he built a villa designed by architect Hugo Kudera.

Szymański became the general manager of Towarzystwo Akcyjne “Zawiercie” (TAZ) factory in 1907 and held this position until 1931. During his tenure, he contributed significantly to the city's development, including the construction of a housing estate for workers and public facilities. He also established a school for TAZ factory workers' children, designed by Hugo Kudera, which was completed in 1907.

In addition to his industrial role, Szymański was active in education and charity work. He co-founded a Christian charity that supported an orphanage and unemployed families. During World War I, he helped establish a social canteen providing free meals to those affected by the crisis.

Szymański also held political office, serving as chairman of Zawiercie's city council twice. His contributions to education and social welfare earned him recognition in local history, with his legacy documented in various sources including Jerzy Abramski’s *Encyklopedia Zawiercia* and other historical works on the region.