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Zyrardów
Zyrardow.ogg is a town in central Poland with 31,900 inhabitants (2004). Situated in the Masovian Voivodship (since 1999), previously in Skierniewice Voivodship (1975–1998).
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Education
- Wyższa Szkoła Rozwoju Lokalnego
History
Founded by the French investor Philippe de Girard (from Lourmarin ), it developed during the 19th century into a textile mill city. The town museum is nowadays located in the former palace of the magnate Dittrich family.
Famous people
- A known son of the city is Prime Minister Leszek Miller (born in Żyrardów on July 3, 1946), who started his professional life as electrician in a local textile factory.
External links
Last updated: 05-26-2005 17:52:32
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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