Egger, Franz Johann Nepomuk Graf von#
b. Klagenfurt (Carinthia), Feb. 16, 1768, d. St. Georgen Castle at Laengsee (Carinthia), Nov. 24, 1836, works owner, son of Count Max Thaddaeus von Egger. Founder of the Treibach line of Egger counts. Installed Austria's first cast-iron cylinder blower in the blast furnace in Treibach; also promoted schooling for peasants.
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