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Karol Bohdanowicz

Polish-Russian geologist (1864-1947) · Poland · On the map · Scientists · Died at 82

Karol Bohdanowicz was a Polish geologist, an expert in mining geology and physical geography. Bohdanowicz' research contributed to the construction of the Caspian railway line and enabled the estimation of oil deposits in the desert areas of the Caspian Depression.

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1947Died5 June 19471946Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia RestitutaAward1936Commander of the Order of Polonia RestitutaAward1891N. M. Przhevalsky Medal in SilverAward1864Born17 December 1864

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Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta1946
Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta1936
N. M. Przhevalsky Medal in Silver1891
Constantin Medal

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He also discovered substantial gold deposits in Siberia. He was the author of about 200 scientific papers, including a number of textbooks on geology of deposits and two monographs: 'Mineral raw materials of the world' and 'Iron ores'.

Country
Poland
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1864 to 1947 · aged 82