Elisabeth Ruttkay

Hungarian archaeologist and prehistorian (1926–2009)
Person human Q1330235
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Summary

Elisabeth Ruttkay is a human[1]. She was born in Pécs[2]. She was born on June 18, 1926[3]. She passed away in Vienna[4]. She died on February 25, 2009[5]. She worked as an archaeologist[6] and prehistorian[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Elisabeth Ruttkay was born in Pécs[2].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay was born on June 18, 1926[3].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay died on February 25, 2009[5].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay is buried at Feuerhalle Simmering[9].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay was married to Tibor Hanák[10].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay held citizenship in Hungary[11].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay held citizenship in Austria[12].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay's professions included archaeologist[6].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay worked as a prehistorian[7].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay's field of work was prehistoric archaeology[13].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay's field of work was Stone Age[14].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay's field of work was Bronze Age[15].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay's education included a stint at University of Vienna[16].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay received the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[17].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay received the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[18].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay is recorded as female[19].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay's family name is recorded as Kiss[21].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay's family name is recorded as Ruttkay[22].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay's given name is recorded as Elisabeth[23].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay's given name is recorded as Erzsébet[24].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Hungarian[26].
  • Elisabeth Ruttkay's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'hu', 'text': 'Kiss Erzsébet'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Elisabeth Ruttkay was born in Pécs[2]. She was born on June 18, 1926[3].

Education

Elisabeth Ruttkay's education included a stint at University of Vienna[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archaeologist[6] and prehistorian[7]. Fields of work include prehistoric archaeology[13], an archaeological sub-discipline[28]; Stone Age[14], an archaeological age[29]; and Bronze Age[15], an archaeological age[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[17], a state decoration[31], in Austria[32], founded in 1955[33].

Personal Life

Among Elisabeth Ruttkay's spouses was Tibor Hanák[10].

Death and Burial

Elisabeth Ruttkay died on February 25, 2009[5]. She died in Vienna[4]. Burial took place at Feuerhalle Simmering[9].

Why It Matters

Elisabeth Ruttkay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Elisabeth Ruttkay born?

Elisabeth Ruttkay's place of birth was Pécs[2].

Where did Elisabeth Ruttkay die?

Elisabeth Ruttkay passed away in Vienna[4].

Who was Elisabeth Ruttkay married to?

Elisabeth Ruttkay's spouses include Tibor Hanák[10].

What did Elisabeth Ruttkay do for work?

Elisabeth Ruttkay worked as archaeologist[6] and prehistorian[7].

Where did Elisabeth Ruttkay go to school?

Elisabeth Ruttkay was educated at University of Vienna[16].

What awards did Elisabeth Ruttkay receive?

Honors received include Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[17] and Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . ZOBODAT. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . ZOBODAT. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. 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

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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  1. 18w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → prehistoric archaeology, Stone Age, Bronze Age
    "/* wbsetreference-add:2| */ Field of work: prehistory and early history"
  2. 18w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → prehistoric archaeology, Stone Age, Bronze Age
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  3. 19w ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → prehistoric archaeology, Stone Age, Bronze Age
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Award received → Austrian Decoration for Science and Art, Austrian Decoration for Science and Art
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