Stanisław Staszic sculpture in Lodz, Poland

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Stanisław Wawrzyniec Staszic's impressive legacy spans several fields: a leading Catholic priest, philosopher, geologist, writer, poet, translator, and statesman. He was a strong advocate for physiocracy, monism, pan-Slavism after 1815, and laissez-faire economics. His numerous reforms in Poland left a lasting impact. Staszic's political writings during the Great Four-Year Sejm (1788-92) are particularly notable. He also championed the Constitution of May 3, 1791, adopted by that Sejm. As co-founder of the Warsaw Society of Friends of Learning, which eventually led to the Polish Academy of Sciences, he served as its president. Staszic played important roles in the State Council of the Duchy of Warsaw and as minister of trade and industry in Congress Poland. He is often referred to as the father of Polish geology, statistics, sociology, Tatra Mountains studies and exploration, mining, and industry. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world for public access. Scan The World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help build this collection.