Witold Zglenicki
Witold Leon Julian Zglenicki , ( Russian Витольд Згленицкий ; born January 6, 1850 in Wargawa Stara , † July 6, 1904 in Baku ) was a Polish geologist , oil exploiter and philanthropist .
Witold Zglenicki discovered the rich oil reserves in the Caucasus . He is also the pioneer in the field of oil extraction from the seabed.
Zglenicki established a foundation for the development of Polish culture and science. In recognition of this foundation, he is called the “Polish Nobel” in Poland.
Web links
- Biography of Witold Zglenicki ( Memento from May 28, 2009 in the Internet Archive )
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| SURNAME | Zglenicki, Witold |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Zglenicki, Witold Leon Julian; Polish Nobel |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Polish geologist, oil exploiter and philanthropist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 6, 1850 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Wargawa Stara |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 6, 1904 |
| Place of death | Baku |