Jan Szczepanik 1872 – 1926
Biography
Jan Szczepanik was born on June 13, 1872, in Mostyska, a town in what is now Poland. He would go on to become a notable Polish inventor whose work contributed to technological advancement during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His life spanned a period of significant industrial development in Europe, during which his inventive spirit found expression through various creations and innovations.
Szczepanik devoted his career to invention and engineering, establishing himself as an important figure in Polish scientific and technical circles. Throughout his professional life, he pursued solutions to practical problems through mechanical and technical innovation, leaving a mark on the industrial heritage of his nation.
On April 18, 1926, Szczepanik passed away in Tarnów at the age of fifty-three, succumbing to liver cancer. He was laid to rest at the Old Cemetery in Tarnów, where he remains remembered as a contributor to Polish innovation and progress. His legacy reflects the achievements of Poland’s inventors during the formative years of modern technology.
Cemetery Map
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