Vladimir Shukhov

Russian engineer-polymath, scientist and architect (1853-1939).

Born August 28th, 1853 in Grayvoron. [ref]

Died February 2nd, 1939 at 85 years old in Moscow. [ref]

Occupations
architect, engineer, inventor, military engineer, photographer, physicist, scientist
Website
Wikipedia

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