Alfred Měškank

Sorbian translator (1928–2016)
Person human Q150028
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Alfred Měškank

Summary

Alfred Měškank is a human[1]. Born in Drehsa/Droždźij[2], he… he was born on October 14, 1928[3]. He died in Cottbus[4]. He died on January 1, 2016[5]. He worked as a translator[6] and linguist[7].

Key Facts

  • Alfred Měškank was born in Drehsa/Droždźij[2].
  • Alfred Měškank died in Cottbus[4].
  • Alfred Měškank was born on October 14, 1928[3].
  • Alfred Měškank died on January 1, 2016[5].
  • A child of Alfred Měškank was Werner Meshkank[8].
  • Alfred Měškank held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Alfred Měškank worked as a translator[6].
  • Alfred Měškank's professions included linguist[7].
  • Alfred Měškank's field of work was Sorbian studies[10].
  • Alfred Měškank's field of work was linguistics[11].
  • Alfred Měškank's field of work was translating activity[12].
  • Alfred Měškank's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[13].
  • Alfred Měškank is recorded as male[14].
  • Alfred Měškank's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Alfred Měškank's given name is recorded as Alfred[16].
  • Alfred Měškank's relative is recorded as Q136967711[17].
  • Alfred Měškank's described by source is recorded as Q105415845[18].
  • Alfred Měškank's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Upper Sorbian[19].
  • Alfred Měškank's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Lower Sorbian[20].
  • Alfred Měškank's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Polish[21].
  • Alfred Měškank's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Sorbian[22].
  • Alfred Měškank's name in native language is recorded as Alfred Měškank[23].

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Origins and Family

Alfred Měškank's place of birth was Drehsa/Droždźij[2]. He was born on October 14, 1928[3].

Education

Alfred Měškank's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6] and linguist[7]. Fields of work include Sorbian studies[10], a Q1746438[24]; linguistics[11], an academic discipline[25]; and translating activity[12].

Personal Life

A child of Alfred Měškank was Werner Meshkank[8].

Death and Burial

Alfred Měškank died on January 1, 2016[5]. He passed away in Cottbus[4].

FAQs

Where was Alfred Měškank born?

Born in Drehsa/Droždźij[2], Alfred Měškank…

Where did Alfred Měškank die?

Alfred Měškank died in Cottbus[4].

What did Alfred Měškank do for work?

Alfred Měškank worked as translator[6] and linguist[7].

Where did Alfred Měškank go to school?

Alfred Měškank was educated at University of Wrocław[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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