Albin Lesky

Austrian classical philologist (1896-1981)
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Albin Lesky

Summary

Albin Lesky is a human[1]. Born in Graz[2], he… he was born on July 7, 1896[3]. He died in Innsbruck[4]. He died on February 28, 1981[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Albin Lesky's place of birth was Graz[2].
  • Albin Lesky died in Innsbruck[4].
  • Albin Lesky was born on July 7, 1896[3].
  • Albin Lesky died on February 28, 1981[5].
  • Albin Lesky's father was Albin Lesky[9].
  • Albin Lesky held citizenship in Austria[10].
  • Albin Lesky's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Albin Lesky's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Albin Lesky's employers was University of Vienna[11].
  • Among Albin Lesky's employers was University of Innsbruck[12].
  • Albin Lesky was educated at University of Graz[13].
  • Albin Lesky received the Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[14].
  • Albin Lesky received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[15].
  • Albin Lesky received the Wilhelm Hartel Prize[16].
  • Albin Lesky received the Prize of the City of Vienna for the Humanities[17].
  • Albin Lesky received the honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[18].
  • Albin Lesky received the honorary doctorate of the University of Graz[19].
  • Albin Lesky was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Albin Lesky was a member of German Archaeological Institute[21].
  • Albin Lesky was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[22].
  • Albin Lesky was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[23].
  • Albin Lesky was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24].
  • Albin Lesky was a member of Koninklijke Vlaamse Academie van België voor Wetenschappen en Kunsten[25].
  • Albin Lesky is recorded as male[26].
  • Albin Lesky's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Graz[2], Albin Lesky… he was born on July 7, 1896[3]. His father was he[9].

Education

Albin Lesky's education included a stint at University of Graz[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include University of Vienna[11], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1365[30], headquartered in Vienna[31] and University of Innsbruck[12], a public university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1669[34], headquartered in Innsbruck[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[14], an award[36], in Austria[37], founded in 1925[38]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[15], a civil decoration[39], in Prussia[40], founded in 1842[41]; Wilhelm Hartel Prize[16], an award[42], in Austria[43]; Prize of the City of Vienna for the Humanities[17], a science award[44], in Austria[45], founded in 1947[46]; honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[18], an award[47], in Greece[48]; and honorary doctorate of the University of Graz[19], an award[49], in Austria[50].

Personal Life

Albin Lesky was affiliated with the Nazi Party[51].

Death and Burial

Albin Lesky died on February 28, 1981[5]. He passed away in Innsbruck[4].

Why It Matters

Albin Lesky ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52]

FAQs

Where was Albin Lesky born?

Albin Lesky's place of birth was Graz[2].

Where did Albin Lesky die?

Albin Lesky died in Innsbruck[4].

Who were Albin Lesky's parents?

Albin Lesky's father was Albin Lesky[9].

What did Albin Lesky do for work?

Albin Lesky worked as classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Albin Lesky go to school?

Albin Lesky was educated at University of Graz[13].

What awards did Albin Lesky receive?

Honors received include Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[14], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[15], Wilhelm Hartel Prize[16], and Prize of the City of Vienna for the Humanities[17].

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Class ancestry

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