Ignacy Prądzyński
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.
Ignacy Prądzyński | |
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| Born | Ignacy Pantaleon Prądzyński July 20, 1792 Sanniki |
| Died | August 4, 1850 (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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