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Jan Ignacy Kenig

1822 – 1880

Engineer

Engineer Military personnel
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About Jan Ignacy Kenig

Lived 1822 – 1880 (aged 57–58). Jan Ignacy Kenig was a Polish and Russian engineer and military personnel.

Ivan Fyodorovich (Jan Ignacy) Kenig (1822–1880) was a Polish engineer in the Russian Empire. He was the engineer and director of the Mikołajewska Railway.

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Important facts

Born
10 March 1822, Płock
Birth century
19th century
Died
1880, Saint Petersburg
Occupation
Engineer, military personnel
Nationality
Poland, Russian Empire
Education
Emperor Alexander Institute of Railway Engineers
Awards
Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog; Order of Prince Danilo I, 1st class; Order of Prince Danilo I, 2nd class; Order of the Sword - Commander 1st Class; 2nd class, Order of the Medjidie; Grand Commander of the Order of the Redeemer; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Franz Josef I; Grand Officer of the Order of the Lion and the Sun; Commander 1st class of the Order of Vasa

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jan Ignacy Kenig?

engineer (1822–1880)

When was Jan Ignacy Kenig born?

Jan Ignacy Kenig was born on 10 March 1822 in Płock.

When did Jan Ignacy Kenig die?

Jan Ignacy Kenig died in 1880 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Jan Ignacy Kenig's occupation?

Jan Ignacy Kenig was an engineer and military personnel.

What nationality was Jan Ignacy Kenig?

Jan Ignacy Kenig was Polish and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Ignacy Kenig

· Wikidata: Q4251415

· DBpedia: Jan Ignacy Kenig

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