Konan, Naito b. 1866 d. 1934 Also known as "Torajiro Naito," he was a world-renowned Sinologist. After initially working as a journalist, he traveled to China frequently and became a professor of Chinese civilization at the University of Kyoto. He wrote many works on Sinology and became an expert on Chinese art. He was also an excellent calligrapher who also wrote poems in Chinese. His complete works, "Naito Konan zenshu," were compiled from 1969 to 1976 and published. (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett) Honen-in Temple Cemetery, Kyoto, Japan
Konetchy, Edward 'Big Ed' b. September 3, 1885 d. May 27, 1947 Professional Baseball Player. He played in the National League from 1907-1921, with the Cardinals, Pirates, Pittsburgh Rebels, Boston Braves, Brooklyn Robins and Philadelphia Phillies. (Bio by: Ginny M) Greenwood Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA Plot: Sec. 29 Lot 138
Konev, Ivan Stepanovich b. December 28, 1897 d. May 21, 1973 Soviet General. He was drafted into the Imperial Army in 1916 and sent home after the Armie's demobilization following the Russian Revolution in 1917. In 1919 he Joined the Red Army and Bolshevik party. He served in the Russian Civil War fighting anti-Soviet forces in the Far Eastern Province. He received his formal military training from the Frunze Military Academy. Following graduation in 1926 he held a number of senior military commands including commander of the Transbaikal and North...[Read More] (Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.) Kremlin Wall, Moscow, Russian Federation
Konig, George b. January 26, 1865 d. May 31, 1913 US Congressman. Elected to represent Maryland's 3rd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1911 until his death in 1913. Baltimore Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore city, Maryland, USA
Konikowski, Alex b. June 8, 1928 d. September 28, 1997 Major League Baseball Player. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound right-hander spent parts of three seasons with the New York Giants in 1948, 1951 and 1954. He had a lifetime record of 2-3 with a 6.93 earned run average. He also pitched one scoreless inning in relief against the New York Yankees in the 1951 World Series. (Bio by: Ron Coons) Saint Augustine Cemetery, Seymour, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Konopnicka, Maria b. May 23, 1842 d. October 8, 1910 Author. She was a late 19th Century writer of novels, poetry, and essays who is considered representative of the "positivist" period in Polish literature. Her best known work was the poem "Rota" ("The Oath"), published in 1908; it was set to music, and considered for designation as the Polish national anthem. She also published several children's books. Her home is now a literary museum In 2002, she was honored with a Polish postage stamp. (Bio by: Bob Hufford) Lychakivskiy Cemetery, Lviv, Ukraine
Konowal, Filip b. September 15, 1886 d. June 3, 1959 World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. He served as an Acting Corporal in the 47th Battalion of the British Columbia Regiment, Canadian Expiditionary Force. Born in Kutkiw, Podolia Province, Ukraine, he served in the Russian Army from 1907 to 1912, then emigrated to Ottawa in 1913. He worked as a laborer, and joined the 47th Canadian Infantry Battalion in 1915. He was awarded his VC for action during the battle for Hill 70, near Lens, France, August 22 to 24, 1917. His citation reads “For most...[Read More] (Bio by: Paul F. Wilson) Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Plot: Section A, Lot 502
Konscak (Consag), Father. Ferdinand b. December 3, 1703 d. September 10, 1759 He was born in Varazdin, Croatia and attended the Jesuit seminary in Graz, Austria where he was ordained. After deciding to become a missionary, his order sent him to Baja California arriving here in 1726. Konscak spent the rest of his life here baptizing the indians. He was an expert mathematician and engineer, building roads, dams and developing mines. He was above all an explorer and map maker. During his trips he drew a map which conclusively confirmed Baja was a peninsula and not an...[Read More] (Bio by: Paul S.) Santa Gertrudis Mission Cemetery, Baja California, Mexico
Konstantin, Leopoldine b. March 12, 1886 d. December 14, 1965 Actress. She was born in Brünn, Moravia, now Czech Republic. She developed her career on stage and screen from the silent movies to "talkies." During Second World War, she was forced to exile, first to London, where she lost her son during a bombardment and later exiled to Hollywood. She is fondly remembered as Claude Rains dominant mother in Hitchcock's film "Notorious" (1946). Her works also include "Sumurûn" (1910), "Die Insel der Seligen" (1913), "Lola Montez" (1918), "Saison in Kairo" (...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni) Zentralfriedhof, Vienna, Wien, Austria
Konstanty, Casmir James 'Jim' b. March 2, 1917 d. June 11, 1976 Major League Baseball Player. Played Major League baseball as a right-handed pitcher for 11 seasons (1944, 1946, 1948 to 1956) with the Cincinnati Reds, Boston Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals. A relief specialist before they days when they were commonplace, and an integral part of the 1950 National League champion Phillies “Whiz Kids”, he had an relatively unremarkable career that was highlighted by one great season. Making his debut in 1944 with the Reds...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Cause of death: Stomach Cancer Maple Grove Cemetery, Worcester, Otsego County, New York, USA
Konz, Ken b. September 25, 1928 d. February 5, 2008 Professional Football Player. A native of Weimar, Texas, he played at the defensive back (safety) position for seven seasons (1953 to 1959) in the National Football League with the Cleveland Browns. He was a member and key player on two NFL championship teams (1954 and 1955 Browns). In addition to playing defense, Konz served as an effective punt returner throughout his career. His other notable highlights include three-time selection to the NFL All Pro Team (1955 to 1957) and one Pro Bowl in...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Unknown* *Editor's note: Find A Grave is currently seeking additional burial information for this individual. Please email with any updates you may have. Thank you!
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