Aleksander Birkenmajer

Polish historian of exact sciences and philosophy (1890-1967)
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Aleksander Birkenmajer

Summary

Aleksander Birkenmajer is a human[1]. Born in Czernichów[2], he… he was born on +1890-07-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Warsaw[4]. He died on +1967-09-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a librarian[6], historian of science[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Czernichów[2], Aleksander Birkenmajer…
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer died in Warsaw[4].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer was born on +1890-07-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer died on +1967-09-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer is buried at Rakowicki Cemetery[11].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer's father was Ludwik Birkenmajer[12].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer held citizenship in Poland[13].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer's professions included librarian[6].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer's professions included historian of science[7].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer worked as a historian[8].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer was employed by Jagiellonian University[14].
  • Among Aleksander Birkenmajer's employers was University of Warsaw[15].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer's education included a stint at Jagiellonian University[16].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer received the Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland[17].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer received the Badge of the 1000th anniversary of the Polish State[18].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer received the Gold Cross of Merit‎[19].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer received the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[20].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer was a member of Polish Academy of Learning[21].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer was a member of International Academy of the History of Science[22].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer is recorded as male[23].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer's Commons category is recorded as Aleksander Birkenmajer[25].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer's family name is recorded as Birkenmajer[26].
  • Aleksander Birkenmajer's given name is recorded as Aleksander[27].

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Origins and Family

Aleksander Birkenmajer's place of birth was Czernichów[2]. He was born on +1890-07-08T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Ludwik Birkenmajer[12].

Education

Aleksander Birkenmajer's education included a stint at Jagiellonian University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], historian of science[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9]. Employers include Jagiellonian University[14], a public university[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1364[30], headquartered in Kraków[31] and University of Warsaw[15], a university[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1816[34], headquartered in Warsaw[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland[17], a jubilee medal[36], in Poland[37], founded in 1954[38]; Badge of the 1000th anniversary of the Polish State[18], a decoration[39], in Poland[40], founded in 1960[41]; Gold Cross of Merit‎[19]; and Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[20], a grade of an order[42], in Poland[43].

Death and Burial

Aleksander Birkenmajer died on +1967-09-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Warsaw[4]. He is buried at Rakowicki Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Aleksander Birkenmajer include Institute for the History of Science, Polish Academy of Sciences[44], a research institute[45], in Poland[46], founded in 1954[47], headquartered in Staszic Palace[48].

Why It Matters

Aleksander Birkenmajer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Entities named for him include Institute for the History of Science, Polish Academy of Sciences[44], a research institute[45], in Poland[46], founded in 1954[47], headquartered in Staszic Palace[48].

FAQs

Where was Aleksander Birkenmajer born?

Aleksander Birkenmajer's place of birth was Czernichów[2].

Where did Aleksander Birkenmajer die?

Aleksander Birkenmajer passed away in Warsaw[4].

Who were Aleksander Birkenmajer's parents?

Aleksander Birkenmajer's father was Ludwik Birkenmajer[12].

What did Aleksander Birkenmajer do for work?

Aleksander Birkenmajer worked as librarian[6], historian of science[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Aleksander Birkenmajer go to school?

Aleksander Birkenmajer was educated at Jagiellonian University[16].

What awards did Aleksander Birkenmajer receive?

Honors received include Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland[17], Badge of the 1000th anniversary of the Polish State[18], Gold Cross of Merit‎[19], and Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[20].

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  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Czernichów
    Award received Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland, Badge of the 1000th anniversary of the Polish State, Gold Cross of Merit‎ +1
    Place of burial Rakowicki Cemetery
    Place of death Warsaw
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