Franek

For the given name, see Franciszek.

Franek is the oldest oil shaft in the world, located in the village of Bóbrka, Poland. It was dug in 1854 by hand by Ignacy Łukasiewicz.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Ignacy Łukasiewicz: the first kerosene lamp in the world". Archived from the original on 2007-09-18. Retrieved 2007-04-15.


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