Grzegorz Kurec
Grzegorz Kurec | |
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Grzegorz Kurec | |
| Born | May 5, 1868 Shypki, Vileyka District, Belarus |
| Died | March 6, 1942 (aged 73) Berlin, Germany |
| Nationality | Poland, Belarus |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Architect, Builder |
| Known for | Founder of Grigiškės paper factory. |
Grzegorz Kurec (Belarusian: Рыгор Курец, romanized: Ryhor Kurets, Lithuanian: Grigas Kurecas; 5 May 1868 – 6 March 1942) was a Polish entrepreneur, architect, and builder of Belarusian origins. He established one of the largest paper factories of the time, Grigiškės, and was the founder of the city of Grigiškės. His son, Włodzimierz, was a pilot and rally driver.