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Coordinates: 51°36′N 18°45′E / 51.600°N 18.750°E / 51.600; 18.750
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Sieradz
Monastery in Sieradz
Monastery in Sieradz
Flag of Sieradz
Flag
Coat of arms of Sieradz
Coat of arms
Country Poland
VoivodeshipŁódź
CountySieradz County
GminaSieradz (urban gmina)
Established11th century
Town rights1247
Government
 • MayorJacek Walczak
Area
 • Total51.22 km2 (19.78 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total44,045
 • Density860/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
98-200
Area code+48 043
Car platesESI
Websitehttp://www.umsieradz.pl

Sieradz [ˈɕɛrat͡s] ⓘ (Latin Syradia, German: Schieratz) is a town on the Warta river in central Poland with 44,326 inhabitants (2004). It is situated in the Łódź Voivodship (since 1999), but was previously the eponymous capital of the Sieradz Voivodship (1975-1998), and historically one of the minor duchies in Greater Poland.

It is one of the oldest towns in Poland, thrice being a location for the coronation of the Polish monarchs. The town was attacked by the Tartars, Bohemians and Teutonic Knights. Polish Kings chaired six assemblies from here.

Politics

Sieradz constituency

Members of Parliament (Sejm) elected from Sieradz constituency

  • Anita Błochowiak, SLD-UP
  • Waldemar Borczyk, Samoobrona
  • Tadeusz Gajda, PSL
  • Cezary Grabarczyk, PO
  • Krystyna Grabicka, LPR
  • Michał Kaczmarek, SLD-UP
  • Piotr Krzywicki, PiS
  • Irena Nowacka, SLD-UP
  • Wojciech Olejniczak, SLD-UP
  • Andrzej Pęczak, SLD-UP
  • Renata Rochnowska, Samoobrona
  • Wojciech Zarzycki, PSL

Historical rulers

Dukes of Sieradz-Łęczyca

after 1305 parts of the united Kingdom of Poland initially as two vassal duchies, later incorporated as Leczyca Voivodship and Sieradz Voivodship.

Dukes of Sieradz

After 1305 part of the united Kingdom of Poland as a vassal duchy, later after 1339 incorporated by the Polish king Casimir III the Great as the Sieradz Voivodship.

History of Sieradz

The oldest settlements can be traced back to almost 6th century. King Casimir the great had built the Castle of Sieradz.

In the mid 13th century it was conferred with Municipal rights. It had also welcomed many settlers from Scotland & Netherlands after the 13th century. During the fragmentation of Poland, it was the site of the Duchy of Sieradz.

In 1445 the election of King Casimir Jagiellonian took place at this town. Until the 16th century the town used to be important trade centre. Merchants from Spain & Portugal were frequently visiting the town for Trade and commerce. In the 17th century due to the Swedish wars, plagues, fires and floods the town lost its trading importance and fell from its prime. In the 18th century the reconstruction of town commenced. The residents during that time were only approximately 1500. On 13 November 1806 the acts of uprising against the Prussians took place in Sieradz. Since the first World War the town has preserved its Agricultural-Industrial character.At the beginning of the WW2 and on the 9th September 1939 the town was attacked by German advancing forces. The Nazis destroyed several traces of Polish culture,historical records, demolished monuments, erased many structures, changed street names in an effort to wipe out any connection with the Polish society. The town faced great devastation in the name of occupancy by the Nazis and later on by the Russians during the end of WW2. The resistance and determination of national pride, on the part of the town people grew stronger and they were aimed at bringing back the town to the Polish cultural roots. The Russians had bombed the town in the most horrific manner, killing more than 100 residents, which is still remembered as the most coward act by the Russians on the town of Sieradz. After three days,on 23rd of January 1945 Sieradz was liberated. The town got back to restoration and re-development soon after the end of WW2. They started their local clothing factories, cereal-milling, spirit plants, potato farming and agricultural activities. In 1957 the biggest knitting plant "Sira" was started and the town of Sieradz has thereafter been on constant road of development. The unique character, ambition, determination of the Sieradz citizens has made the town as the most sought after town in central Poland.

Famous people of Sieradz

Leszek Czarny ( Born 30 September 1240 ) He was a prince and grandson of Konrad Mazowiecki. At the age of 20 he became the ruler of Sieradz and a resident.

Cyprian Bazylik (1535–1600). Musician, poet, printer, translator, courtier and composer. His songs are still preserved until this day and noted as the most famous musician of 16th century in Poland.

Ary Szternfeld (1905–1980). The world knew him as a scientist from Sieradz. In 1957, Sputnik-1 the artificial satellite was launched by the Soviets and the orbit calculation were done by Ary Szternfeld.

Antoni ”Antoine” Cierplikowski (1886–1976). A hairdresser of international repute. His works are known as being the hairdresser to first lady Eleonora Roosevelt, the wife of US President FDR. Among his clients were the most rich and the famous people, actors of those time in USA, Britain and France. He also designed styles for MGM. In France he was known as "Monsieur Antoine" and a book was written about him by Hubert Demory (ISBN 978-2296015494). He was buried in Sieradz in 1976. In 1992 a ceremonial grave containing his right hand was built in Passy Cemetery in Paris. The grave was adorned by a statue of long time friend, Polish artist Xavier Dunikowski. The grave was destroyed in 2004. The statue, named "The Soul Escaping the Body" (another original or copy of it) which was on the grave, is reputedly in Sieradz.

Sports, Tourism & Recreation

Sieradz has a fully equipped Sports town centre, with three proper Soccer fields, running track, two sports grounds, hotel, restaurant, tennis courts, sauna, health club, games, swimming pool and well guarded river side swim area. The natural forests on the banks of river Warta makes an ideal place for mushroom pickers. The town square also makes a perfect tourism place with local shops selling various products of good quality and brands. The Churches in Sieradz carry historical significance and well restored. The best part of the town is that people are very friendly.Załęcze landscape park and one of the biggest man made resovoirs “Jeziorsko”, make visit really worth due to its great picturesque quality.

Twin cities

See also

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