Georg Wilhelm de Gennin
Russian engineer and military officer
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Summary
Georg Wilhelm de Gennin was born on October 11, 1676[1], in Siegen[2]. He died on April 12, 1750[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a military engineer[5], metallurgist[6], writer[7], engineer[8], and architect[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (552 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11], Russian Empire[12]
- Occupation: design engineer[13], military officer[14]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Georg Wilhelm de Gennin[17]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[18]
- Participated in conflict: Great Northern War[19]
- Family name: Henning[20]
- Given name: Georg[21]
- Allegiance: Russian Empire[22]
- Described by source: Russian Biographical Dictionary[23], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[26], Historical Dictionary of Russian Writers[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[28]
- Name in native language: Georg Wilhelm de Hennin[29]
- Interested in: mining[30], metallurgy[31]
- Contributed to creative work: Description by V. Gennin of the Ural and Siberian mining plants (1735)[32]
- Special rank or class rate: Главный начальник горных заводов хребта Уральского[33]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[34]
Why It Matters
Georg Wilhelm de Gennin is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Georg Wilhelm de Gennin born?
Georg Wilhelm de Gennin's place of birth was Siegen[2].
Where did Georg Wilhelm de Gennin die?
Georg Wilhelm de Gennin passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
What did Georg Wilhelm de Gennin do for work?
Georg Wilhelm de Gennin worked as a military engineer[5], metallurgist[6], writer[7], engineer[8], and architect[9].
What awards did Georg Wilhelm de Gennin receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[15].