Ignacy Prądzyński
Ignacy Prądzyński | |
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| Born | Ignacy Pantaleon Prądzyński July 20, 1792 |
| 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 |
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.