Edward Jełowicki
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Edward Bożeniec Jełowicki born 1803 in Hubnik now in Western Ukraine, died 10 November 1848 in Vienna, was a Polish landowner, decorated Colonel in the Polish army, insurgent, officer in the Foreign Legion and commander of the Vienna artillery. He was an engineer and inventor.[1]
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Edward Jełowicki | |
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Born | 1 May 1803 Hubnik, Western Ukraine |
Died | 10 November 1848(1848-11-10) (aged 45) Vienna, Austria-Hungary |
Allegiance | Austria-Hungary France Congress Poland |
Years of service | 1821–1848 |
Rank | colonel |
Battles/wars | November Uprising, Algeria |
Awards | Virtuti Militari, Legion of Honour |
Other work | Engineer, inventor |
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