Elemér Hankiss

Hungarian sociologist (1928-2015)
Person human Q957435
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Elemér Hankiss

Summary

Elemér Hankiss is a human[1]. He was born in Debrecen[2]. He was born on May 4, 1928[3]. He died in Budapest[4]. He died on January 10, 2015[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and sociologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Elemér Hankiss's place of birth was Debrecen[2].
  • Elemér Hankiss passed away in Budapest[4].
  • Elemér Hankiss was born on May 4, 1928[3].
  • Elemér Hankiss died on January 10, 2015[5].
  • Elemér Hankiss is buried at Farkasréti Cemetery[9].
  • Elemér Hankiss's father was János Hankiss[10].
  • Among Elemér Hankiss's spouses was Ágnes Hankiss[11].
  • Elemér Hankiss held citizenship in Hungary[12].
  • Elemér Hankiss worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Elemér Hankiss's professions included sociologist[7].
  • Among Elemér Hankiss's employers was Central European University[13].
  • Elemér Hankiss received the Alföld Prize[14].
  • Elemér Hankiss received the Széchenyi Prize[15].
  • Elemér Hankiss received the Hazám-díj[16].
  • Elemér Hankiss is recorded as male[17].
  • Elemér Hankiss's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Elemér Hankiss's Commons category is recorded as Elemér Hankiss[19].
  • The cause of death was disease[20].
  • Elemér Hankiss's family name is recorded as Hankiss[21].
  • Elemér Hankiss's given name is recorded as Elemér[22].
  • Elemér Hankiss's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Elemér Hankiss's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Hungarian[24].
  • Elemér Hankiss's sibling is recorded as Ilona Hankiss[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Debrecen[2], Elemér Hankiss… he was born on May 4, 1928[3]. His father was János Hankiss[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and sociologist[7]. Among Elemér Hankiss's employers was Central European University[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Alföld Prize[14], a cultural prize[26], in Hungary[27]; Széchenyi Prize[15], a science award[28], in Hungary[29], founded in 1990[30]; and Hazám-díj[16], an award[31], in Hungary[32], founded in 2001[33].

Personal Life

Elemér Hankiss was married to Ágnes Hankiss[11].

Death and Burial

Elemér Hankiss died on January 10, 2015[5]. He died in Budapest[4]. The cause of death was disease[20]. Burial took place at Farkasréti Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Elemér Hankiss ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Elemér Hankiss born?

Elemér Hankiss's place of birth was Debrecen[2].

Where did Elemér Hankiss die?

Elemér Hankiss passed away in Budapest[4].

Who were Elemér Hankiss's parents?

Elemér Hankiss's father was János Hankiss[10].

Who was Elemér Hankiss married to?

Elemér Hankiss's spouses include Ágnes Hankiss[11].

What did Elemér Hankiss do for work?

Elemér Hankiss worked as philosopher[6] and sociologist[7].

What awards did Elemér Hankiss receive?

Honors received include Alföld Prize[14], Széchenyi Prize[15], and Hazám-díj[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . blikk.hu. Retrieved . blikk.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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