Edward Porębowicz

Polish philologist and translator (1862–1937)
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Summary

Edward Porębowicz was born on February 20, 1862[1], in Warsaw[2]. He died on August 24, 1937[3], in Lviv[4]. He worked as a poet[5], literary critic[6], translator[7], linguist[8], and literary historian[9]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Lviv[11]
  • Place of death: Warsaw[12]
  • Place of burial: Lychakiv Cemetery[13]
  • Child: Stefan Porębowicz[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Cisleithania[15], Poland[16]
  • Occupation: romanist[17], university teacher[18]
  • Field of work: history of literature[19], Romance literature[20], translating activity[21], literary criticism[22], creative and professional writing[23]
  • Position held: rector of Lviv University[24]
  • Employer: University of Warsaw[25]
  • Educated at: University of Montpellier[26]
  • Student: Stefania Ciesielska-Borkowska[27]
  • Award received: Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[28], Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[29]
  • Member of: Lwów Scientific Society[30], Polish Academy of Learning[31]
  • Sex or gender: male[32]
  • Commons category: Edward Porębowicz[33]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences[34]
  • Family name: Porębowicz[35]
  • Given name: Edward[36], Franciszek[37]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Edward Porębowicz[38]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[40], Italian[41], French[42], English[43], Spanish[44]
  • Name in native language: Edward Franciszek Porębowicz[45]
  • Writing language: Polish[46]

FAQs

Where was Edward Porębowicz born?

Edward Porębowicz's place of birth was Warsaw[2].

Where did Edward Porębowicz die?

Edward Porębowicz passed away in Lviv[4].

What did Edward Porębowicz do for work?

Edward Porębowicz worked as a poet[5], literary critic[6], translator[7], linguist[8], and literary historian[9].

Where did Edward Porębowicz go to school?

Edward Porębowicz was educated at University of Montpellier[26].

What awards did Edward Porębowicz receive?

Honors received include Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[28] and Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[29].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Sejm-Wielki.pl. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [32] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] ↑ . Q61986617. wikidata.org.
  25. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [29] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [1] ↑ . Internetowy Polski Słownik Biograficzny. wikidata.org.
  32. [3] ↑ . International Music Score Library Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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