Petras Vileišis
Lithuanian engineer and publisher (1851-1926) · Lithuania · On the map · Scientists · Died at 75
Petras Vileišis was a prominent Lithuanian engineer specializing in the construction of railroad bridges. He was very active in Lithuanian public life and together with his brothers Jonas and Antanas became one of the key figures of the Lithuanian National Revival.
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Opening of the Ufa Rail Bridge in 1888
Page of Kalvis melagis
Vileišis Palace in Antakalnis
Sculpture of Vileišis in Pasvalys shows him holding an issue of Vilniaus žinios and standing next to a stack of books
Photo of Vileišis published in an album in 1921
Vileišis family chapel-mausoleum at the Rasos Cemetery
Cover page of a book about Johannes Gutenberg published by Vileišis in 1900About this person
Country
Lithuania
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1851 to 1926 · aged 75
