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Military Merit Cross III. Class
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Wilhelm Lenk von Wolfsberg
1809-03-17 – 1894-10-18
Life & Legacy
Nikolaus Wilhelm Freiherr Lenk von Wolfsberg (March 17, 1809, in Budweis, Austria – October 18, 1894, in Troppau, Austria) was an Austrian artillery General (Feldzeugmeister) and scientist, noted for his research and experimentation with gun cotton-trinitrocellulose and improved methods for manufacturing the same. An aristocrat, he was the propriertor of the Corps Artillery Regiment No. 4.
Occupation & Career
military officer, inventor
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Military Merit Cross III. Class; Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class; Order of Saint Michael; Knight of the Order of Leopold (Austria); Commander of the Legion of Honour
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour · Knight of the Order of Leopold (Austria) · Military Merit Cross III. Class · Order of Saint Michael · Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class
Verified Legacy Record
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Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class
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Order of Saint Michael
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Knight of the Order of Leopold (Austria)
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Commander of the Legion of Honour
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Family Child
Susanne Friederike Berta Hermine Freiin Lenk von Wolfsberg
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Sources & Provenance
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