Carl Tenner

Baltic German surveyor and astronomer (1783–1860)
Person human Q2979435
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Carl Tenner

Summary

Carl Tenner is a human[1]. Born in Auvere[2], he… he was born on August 2, 1783[3]. He died in Warsaw[4]. He died on January 8, 1860[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], surveyor[7], and General of the Infantry[8].

Key Facts

  • Carl Tenner's place of birth was Auvere[2].
  • Carl Tenner died in Warsaw[4].
  • Carl Tenner was born on August 2, 1783[3].
  • Carl Tenner died on January 8, 1860[5].
  • Carl Tenner's father was Johann Tenner[9].
  • Carl Tenner was married to Katharina Tenner[10].
  • A child of Carl Tenner was Q16705415[11].
  • A child of Carl Tenner was Q120112204[12].
  • A child of Carl Tenner was Q136012955[13].
  • Carl Tenner held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Carl Tenner's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Carl Tenner worked as a surveyor[7].
  • Carl Tenner worked as a General of the Infantry[8].
  • Carl Tenner's field of work was geodesy[15].
  • Carl Tenner's field of work was military[16].
  • Carl Tenner's field of work was astronomy[17].
  • Carl Tenner held the position of senator[18].
  • Carl Tenner received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19].
  • Carl Tenner received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[20].
  • Carl Tenner received the Order of the White Eagle[21].
  • Carl Tenner received the Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[22].
  • Carl Tenner received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[23].
  • Carl Tenner received the Gold Sword for Bravery[24].
  • Carl Tenner was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Carl Tenner is recorded as male[26].

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Origins and Family

Carl Tenner's place of birth was Auvere[2]. He was born on August 2, 1783[3]. His father was Johann Tenner[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], surveyor[7], and General of the Infantry[8]. Fields of work include geodesy[15], an academic discipline[27]; military[16], an armed organization[28]; and astronomy[17], a branch of science[29]. Carl Tenner held the position of senator[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19], a civil decoration[30], in Prussia[31], founded in 1842[32]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[20], a grade of an order[33], in Russian Empire[34]; Order of the White Eagle[21], an order[35], in Russian Empire[36], founded in 1831[37]; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[22], a grade of an order[38], in Russian Empire[39]; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[23], an order[40], in Russian Empire[41], founded in 1725[42]; and Gold Sword for Bravery[24], a weapon of honor[43], in Russian Empire[44], founded in 1720[45].

Personal Life

Among Carl Tenner's spouses was Katharina Tenner[10]. Children include Q16705415[11], a military personnel[46], 1836–1903[47], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[48]; Q120112204[12], 1831–1878[49], of Russian Empire[50]; and Q136012955[13].

Death and Burial

Carl Tenner died on January 8, 1860[5]. He died in Warsaw[4].

FAQs

Where was Carl Tenner born?

Carl Tenner's place of birth was Auvere[2].

Where did Carl Tenner die?

Carl Tenner died in Warsaw[4].

Who were Carl Tenner's parents?

Carl Tenner's father was Johann Tenner[9].

Who was Carl Tenner married to?

Carl Tenner's spouses include Katharina Tenner[10].

What did Carl Tenner do for work?

Carl Tenner worked as astronomer[6], surveyor[7], and General of the Infantry[8].

What awards did Carl Tenner receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[20], Order of the White Eagle[21], and Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[22].

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  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation astronomer, surveyor, General of the Infantry
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  2. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work geodesy, military, astronomy
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