Editing Stanislaus Zbyszko (section)

==Early life==
Stanislaus Cyganiewicz was born on April 1, 1880, in [[Jodłowa]] near [[Kraków]], Poland.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last1=Pro Wrestling Historical Society |title=Biography: 0137 - Stanislaus Zbyszko |url=https://www.prowrestlinghistoricalsociety.com/bio-0137.html |website=#PWHS |access-date=December 12, 2021 |language=en |archive-date=October 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017163538/https://www.prowrestlinghistoricalsociety.com/bio-0137.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> He studied music, philosophy, and law while growing up in [[Vienna|Vienna, Austria]].<ref name=":0" /> Standing 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) and weighing 260 pounds, Cyganiewicz joined the Vindobona Athletic Club while in college, where he developed a strong physique. He also participated in the [[Sokół movement|Sokol]], a Polish patriotic gymnastic society focused on the physical, mental, and cultural advancement of its members, as well as promoting discipline and patriotism. Towards the end of the 19th century, Cyganiewicz entered the wrestling industry after defeating an experienced [[Grappling|grappler]] at a local circus in Poland. He was then recruited to [[Berlin]] by a local promoter. Inspired by strongman [[George Hackenschmidt]], who had become Europe's premier grappling star, Cyganiewicz pursued a career in wrestling. He was introduced to professional wrestling by the Polish grappler [[:pl:Władysław Pytlasiński|Władysław Pytlasiński]], who became his mentor.