Carl Tenner
Baltic German surveyor and astronomer (1783–1860)
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Summary
Carl Tenner was born on August 2, 1783[1], in Auvere[2]. He died on January 8, 1860[3], in Warsaw[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], surveyor[6], and General of the Infantry[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Johann Tenner[9]
- Spouse: Katharina Tenner[10]
- Child: Теннер, Иеремий Карлович[11], Теннер, Николай Карлович[12], Q136012955[13]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[14]
- Field of work: geodesy[15], military[16], astronomy[17]
- Position held: senator[18]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[20], Order of the White Eagle[21], Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[22], Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[23], Gold Sword for Bravery[24], Order of St. George, 4th class[25]
- Member of: Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Military, police or special rank: General of the Infantry[28]
- Family name: Tenner[29]
- Given name: Carl[30], Karl[31]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[32], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], Russian Biographical Dictionary[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[35], Russian[36], French[37]
- Social classification: Nobility of Russia[38]
FAQs
Where was Carl Tenner born?
Carl Tenner was born in Auvere[2].
Where did Carl Tenner die?
Carl Tenner died in Warsaw[4].
Who were Carl Tenner's parents?
Carl Tenner's father was Johann Tenner[9].
Who was Carl Tenner married to?
Carl Tenner's spouses include Katharina Tenner[10].
What did Carl Tenner do for work?
Carl Tenner worked as an astronomer[5], surveyor[6], and General of the Infantry[7].
What awards did Carl Tenner receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[20], Order of the White Eagle[21], and Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[22].