Ignacy Prądzyński
Polish military commander and engineer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ignacy Prądzyński (Polish pronunciation: [iɡˈnatsɨ prɔnˈdzɨj̃skʲi]; 20 July 1792– 4 August 1850) was a Polish military commander, general of the Polish Army and an engineer. A veteran of the Napoleonic Wars, he was one of the most successful Polish commanders of the November Uprising against Russia. He is also notable for constructing the Augustów Canal.
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Ignacy Prądzyński | |
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Born | Ignacy Pantaleon Prądzyński (1792-07-20)July 20, 1792 |
Died | August 4, 1850(1850-08-04) (aged 58) |
Nationality | Polish |
Alma mater | Warsaw University of Technology |
Occupation(s) | military leader, engineer |
Known for | Construction of the Augustów Canal |
Awards | Golden Cross of the War Order Virtuti Militari Knight of Legion of Honour Order of Saint Anna |
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