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Ignacy Łukasiewicz — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 8 March 1822 · Died: 7 January 1882 · Age at death: 59

How old was Ignacy Łukasiewicz when he died?

Ignacy Łukasiewicz died aged 59. He was born on 8 March 1822 and died on 7 January 1882.

Polish pharmacist who invented the modern kerosene lamp

Did you know?He established the world’s first oil refinery and is considered a pioneer of the global petroleum industry.

Jan Józef Ignacy Łukasiewicz (Polish pronunciation:; 8 March 1822 – 7 January 1882) was a Polish pharmacist, engineer, businessman, inventor, and philanthropist. He was one of the most prominent philanthropists in the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, crown land of Austria-Hungary.

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Age at death: 59
Years since death: 144

Born: March 8, 1822 · Zaduszniki, Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland
Died: January 7, 1882
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Nationality: Austrian
Known for: Politics, Science, Technology

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Spouse: Honorata Łukasiewicz

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