Alfred Balachowsky

French entomologist born in Russia (1901–1983)
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Alfred Balachowsky

Summary

Alfred Balachowsky is a human[1]. Born in Korocha[2], he… he was born on August 15, 1901[3]. He passed away in Saint-Mandé[4]. He died on December 24, 1983[5]. He worked as an entomologist[6], agricultural engineer[7], and French resistance fighter[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Alfred Balachowsky's place of birth was Korocha[2].
  • Alfred Balachowsky passed away in Saint-Mandé[4].
  • Alfred Balachowsky was born on August 15, 1901[3].
  • Alfred Balachowsky died on December 24, 1983[5].
  • Alfred Balachowsky held citizenship in France[10].
  • Alfred Balachowsky worked as an entomologist[6].
  • Alfred Balachowsky's professions included agricultural engineer[7].
  • Alfred Balachowsky's professions included French resistance fighter[8].
  • Alfred Balachowsky's field of work was entomology[11].
  • Among Alfred Balachowsky's employers was Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[12].
  • Alfred Balachowsky received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Alfred Balachowsky received the Resistance Medal[14].
  • Alfred Balachowsky received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[15].
  • Alfred Balachowsky received the Medal of deportation and internment for facts of Resistance[16].
  • Alfred Balachowsky received the Croix du combattant volontaire de la Résistance[17].
  • Alfred Balachowsky received the deported French resistance[18].
  • Alfred Balachowsky was a member of Société entomologique de France[19].
  • Alfred Balachowsky was a member of French Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Alfred Balachowsky is recorded as male[21].
  • Alfred Balachowsky's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Alfred Balachowsky's Commons category is recorded as Alfred Balachowsky[23].
  • Alfred Balachowsky's archives at is recorded as Service historique de la Défense - site de Vincennes[24].
  • Alfred Balachowsky's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[25].
  • Alfred Balachowsky's archives at is recorded as Humathèque Condorcet[26].
  • Alfred Balachowsky was part of the conflict World War II[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Korocha[2], Alfred Balachowsky… he was born on August 15, 1901[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entomologist[6], agricultural engineer[7], and French resistance fighter[8]. Alfred Balachowsky's field of work was entomology[11]. Among his employers was Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[13], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Resistance Medal[14], a medallion[30], in France[31], founded in 1943[32]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[15], a courage award[33], in France[34], founded in 1939[35]; Medal of deportation and internment for facts of Resistance[16], a decoration[36], in France[37], founded in 1948[38]; Croix du combattant volontaire de la Résistance[17], a military decoration[39], in France[40], founded in 1953[41]; and deported French resistance[18], a profession[42].

Death and Burial

Alfred Balachowsky died on December 24, 1983[5]. He passed away in Saint-Mandé[4].

Why It Matters

Alfred Balachowsky has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Balachowsky born?

Alfred Balachowsky's place of birth was Korocha[2].

Where did Alfred Balachowsky die?

Alfred Balachowsky died in Saint-Mandé[4].

What did Alfred Balachowsky do for work?

Alfred Balachowsky worked as entomologist[6], agricultural engineer[7], and French resistance fighter[8].

What awards did Alfred Balachowsky receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[13], Resistance Medal[14], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[15], and Medal of deportation and internment for facts of Resistance[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . death certificate. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . death certificate. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . cths.fr. cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Mémoire des hommes. cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . cths.fr. cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . cths.fr. cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . cths.fr. cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Mémoire des hommes. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . archives.humatheque-condorcet.fr. archives.humatheque-condorcet.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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