Ignacy Łukasiewicz was a Polish pharmacist and chemist born in 1822 who made several important discoveries and innovations related to petroleum. He constructed the world's first oil lamp in 1853 and lit the first street lamp in Europe fueled by kerosene in 1854. That same year, he established the world's first oil mine in Bóbrka, Poland. Throughout his life, Łukasiewicz worked to develop and improve refining processes and applications of petroleum, making advances that helped establish the modern petroleum industry. He died in 1882 and was recognized for his scientific achievements and contributions to social and economic progress.