Bruno Gruszka facts for kids
Bruno Stanisław Gruszka (born October 6, 1881 – died March 4, 1941) was an important Polish politician. He served as a councilman in the town of Radymno. Bruno Gruszka was born in Skołoszów and passed away in a prison in Przemyśl.
Who Was Bruno Gruszka?
Bruno Gruszka came from a family that didn't have much money. He was the only child of Ewa Bartoszewska and Michał Gruszka. He started his schooling at a middle school in Jarosław. After that, he went to a special college in Tarnów to become a teacher. Later, he studied law at universities in Lviv and Cracow.
While he was a student, Bruno Gruszka joined a political group. This group was called "The Polish People's Party" (Polish: Polskie Stronnictwo Ludowe). It was often called PSL for short.
His Political Work
Bruno Gruszka was very active in politics. He helped to build up a part of the PSL party called "Piast." He was involved with this group from 1913 to 1931. He also served on important boards in Cracow and Jarosław. In 1922, he led a special committee in the Senate. The Senate is like one part of a country's parliament. He helped to write the rules for how the parliament would work.
Helping the Community
Bruno Gruszka worked hard to help people in his community. He started banks for farmers and craftspeople. These banks were in Radymno and Przemyśl. He also founded another bank for farmers in Jarosław.
He was in charge of "The Ropework Association" in Radymno. This was likely a group for businesses that made ropes. He also led the "Gymnastics Association Sokół." This group helped people stay fit and was also important for Polish culture.
Bruno Gruszka was also the chairman of "The Agriculture Association." This group helped farmers in the Małopolska region, and its main office was in Lviv.
Life in Radymno
Bruno Gruszka spent a lot of his life in Radymno. Today, there is a street in Radymno named after him. He was buried in the cemetery in Radymno.
