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).

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

• Official Site of Żyrardów
• Current Population for Cities and Towns of Poland