Aleksander Brückner
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Summary
Aleksander Brückner was born on January 29, 1856[1], in Ternopil[2]. He died on May 24, 1939[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], literary historian[7], slavist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Berlin[11]
- Father: Alexander Brückner[12]
- Country of citizenship: Austria–Hungary[13], German Empire[14], Poland[15], Germany[16]
- Occupation: philologist[17], historian[18], author[19]
- Field of work: philology[20], Slavic studies[21]
- Employer: Frederick William University Berlin[22], Lviv University[23]
- Educated at: University of Vienna[24], Faculty of Philosophy in the Lviv University[25], Frederick William University Berlin[26]
- Award received: Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[27], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[28], City of Łódź Award[29]
- Member of: Academy of Sciences of the USSR[30], Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[31], Academy of Learning[32], Lwów Scientific Society[33], Russian Academy of Sciences[34], Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts[35], Polish Ethnological Society[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Commons category: Aleksander Brückner[38]
- Family name: Brückner[39]
- Given name: Aleksander[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Aleksander Brückner[41]
- Work location: Berlin[42], Galicia[43]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[44], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[45], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[47], German[48]
- Commons Creator page: Aleksander Brückner[49]
- Name in native language: Aleksander Brückner[50]
Why It Matters
Aleksander Brückner has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Works attributed to him include Etymological Dictionary of the Polish Language[53], an etymological dictionary[54].
FAQs
Where was Aleksander Brückner born?
Aleksander Brückner's place of birth was Ternopil[2].
Where did Aleksander Brückner die?
Aleksander Brückner passed away in Berlin[4].
Who were Aleksander Brückner's parents?
Aleksander Brückner's father was Alexander Brückner[12].
What did Aleksander Brückner do for work?
Aleksander Brückner worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], literary historian[7], slavist[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Aleksander Brückner go to school?
Aleksander Brückner was educated at University of Vienna[24], Faculty of Philosophy in the Lviv University[25], and Frederick William University Berlin[26].
What awards did Aleksander Brückner receive?
Honors received include Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[27], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[28], and City of Łódź Award[29].