Stanisław Staszic
Philosopher, Politician
1755 – 1826
Who was Stanisław Staszic?
Stanisław Wawrzyniec Staszic was a leading figure in the Polish Enlightenment: a Catholic priest, philosopher, geologist, writer, poet, translator and statesman. A physiocrat, monist, pan-Slavist and laissez-fairist, he supported many reforms in Poland. He is particularly remembered for his political writings during the "Great Sejm" and for his support of the Constitution of 3 May 1791, adopted by that Sejm.
He co-founded the Warsaw Society of Friends of Learning, of which he became president. He served as a member of the State Council of the Duchy of Warsaw and as minister of trade and industry in Congress Poland. Staszic is seen as the father of Polish geology, statistics, sociology, Tatra Mountains studies and exploration, mining and industry.
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- Born
- Nov 6, 1755
Piła - Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- Poland
- Profession
- Died
- Jan 20, 1826
Warsaw
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on July 23, 2013
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