Bronisław Knaster

XXth century Mathematician (1893–1980)
Person human Q721176
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Bronisław Knaster

Summary

Bronisław Knaster is a human[1]. He was born in Warsaw[2]. He was born on May 22, 1893[3]. He passed away in Wrocław[4]. He died on November 3, 1980[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Bronisław Knaster was born in Warsaw[2].
  • Bronisław Knaster died in Wrocław[4].
  • Bronisław Knaster was born on May 22, 1893[3].
  • Bronisław Knaster died on November 3, 1980[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Wrocław[9].
  • Bronisław Knaster was married to Maria Morska[10].
  • Bronisław Knaster held citizenship in Poland[11].
  • Bronisław Knaster worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Bronisław Knaster's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Bronisław Knaster's field of work was topology[12].
  • Among Bronisław Knaster's employers was University of Wrocław[13].
  • Bronisław Knaster was employed by Lviv University[14].
  • Bronisław Knaster was employed by University of Warsaw[15].
  • Bronisław Knaster's education included a stint at University of Paris[16].
  • Bronisław Knaster's education included a stint at University of Warsaw[17].
  • Bronisław Knaster's doctoral advisor was Stefan Mazurkiewicz[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Bronisław Knaster is Knaster–Kuratowski–Mazurkiewicz lemma[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Bronisław Knaster is Knaster–Tarski theorem[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Bronisław Knaster is Knaster–Kuratowski fan[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Bronisław Knaster is last diminisher[22].
  • Bronisław Knaster received the Gold Cross of Merit‎[23].
  • Bronisław Knaster received the Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[24].
  • Bronisław Knaster was a member of Warsaw Scientific Society[25].
  • Bronisław Knaster is recorded as male[26].
  • Bronisław Knaster's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Bronisław Knaster's place of birth was Warsaw[2]. He was born on May 22, 1893[3].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[16], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and University of Warsaw[17], a university[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1816[34], headquartered in Warsaw[35]. Bronisław Knaster's doctoral advisor was Stefan Mazurkiewicz[18]. He earned the academic degree of professor[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Bronisław Knaster's field of work was topology[12]. Employers include University of Wrocław[13], a university[37], in Poland[38], founded in 1702[39]; Lviv University[14], a public university[40], in Ukraine[41], founded in 1661[42], headquartered in Main building of Lviv University[43]; and University of Warsaw[15], a university[44], in Poland[45], founded in 1816[46], headquartered in Warsaw[47]. Doctoral students include Janusz Charatonik[48], a mathematician[49], 1934–2004[50], of Poland[51]; Roman Duda[52], a mathematician[53], b. 1935[54], of Poland[55], awarded the Medal of the National Education Commission[56], specialised in mathematics[57]; Jerzy Mioduszewski[58], a mathematician[59], 1927–2025[60], of Poland[61], specialised in mathematics[62]; Meir Reichaw[63], a mathematician[64], 1923–2000[65]; Andrew Lelek[66]; and Roman Mańka[67], a mathematician[68].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Knaster–Kuratowski–Mazurkiewicz lemma[19], a lemma[69]; Knaster–Tarski theorem[20], a fixed-point theorem[70]; Knaster–Kuratowski fan[21], a mathematical concept[71]; and last diminisher[22]. Things named for Bronisław Knaster include Knaster–Kuratowski fan[72], a mathematical concept[73] and Knaster–Kuratowski–Mazurkiewicz lemma[74], a lemma[75].

Recognition

Awards received include Gold Cross of Merit‎[23] and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[24], a grade of an order[76], in Poland[77].

Personal Life

Bronisław Knaster was married to Maria Morska[10].

Death and Burial

Bronisław Knaster died on November 3, 1980[5]. He passed away in Wrocław[4]. He is buried at Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Wrocław[9].

Why It Matters

Bronisław Knaster ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78]

Entities named for him include Knaster–Kuratowski fan[72], a mathematical concept[73] and Knaster–Kuratowski–Mazurkiewicz lemma[74], a lemma[75].

FAQs

Where was Bronisław Knaster born?

Born in Warsaw[2], Bronisław Knaster…

Where did Bronisław Knaster die?

Bronisław Knaster died in Wrocław[4].

Who was Bronisław Knaster married to?

Bronisław Knaster's spouses include Maria Morska[10].

What did Bronisław Knaster do for work?

Bronisław Knaster worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Bronisław Knaster go to school?

Bronisław Knaster was educated at University of Paris[16] and University of Warsaw[17].

What awards did Bronisław Knaster receive?

Honors received include Gold Cross of Merit‎[23] and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[24].

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