Henryk Grohman

Henryk Grohman was a Polish industrialist of German descent. He was the son of Ludwik Grohman, who participated in the manufacturing of a cotton plant with his own father, Traugott Grohmann. Henryk Grohman built upon his father's legacy and enlarged the plant, which became a modern textile factory. He studied in Great Britain and Switzerland. He was a patron of the arts and a collector of paintings, ceramics, and musical instruments. He hosted famous artists and musicians in his villa, which became a centre of culture for Łódź. He was also a member of the Rada Stanu (State Council) and a supporter of the Polish independence movement. He donated his estate and collections to the Polish state. He died in 1939 in Łódź.