Emil Szramek

Polish priest, blessed of the Catholic Church (1887–1942)
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Emil Szramek

Summary

Emil Szramek is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tworków[2]. He was born on September 29, 1887[3]. He passed away in Dachau concentration camp[4]. He died on January 13, 1942[5]. He worked as a regional historian[6], Catholic priest[7], author[8], and Catholic priest[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tworków[2], Emil Szramek…
  • Emil Szramek died in Dachau concentration camp[4].
  • Emil Szramek was born on September 29, 1887[3].
  • Emil Szramek died on January 13, 1942[5].
  • Emil Szramek held citizenship in German Empire[11].
  • Emil Szramek held citizenship in Second Polish Republic[12].
  • Emil Szramek worked as a regional historian[6].
  • Emil Szramek's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Emil Szramek worked as an author[8].
  • Emil Szramek's professions included Catholic priest[9].
  • Emil Szramek was educated at University of Wrocław[13].
  • Emil Szramek received the Silver Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature‎[14].
  • Emil Szramek received the Gold Cross of Merit‎[15].
  • Emil Szramek's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Emil Szramek is recorded as male[17].
  • Emil Szramek's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Emil Szramek's Commons category is recorded as Emil Szramek[19].
  • Emil Szramek's canonization status is recorded as blessed[20].
  • Emil Szramek's diocese is recorded as Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Katowice[21].
  • Emil Szramek's family name is recorded as Šrámek[22].
  • Emil Szramek's family name is recorded as Schramek[23].
  • Emil Szramek's given name is recorded as Emil[24].
  • Emil Szramek's significant event is recorded as Upper Silesia plebiscite[25].
  • Emil Szramek's significant event is recorded as 1939 Invasion of Poland[26].
  • Emil Szramek's feast day is recorded as July 9[27].

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Origins and Family

Emil Szramek was born in Tworków[2]. He was born on September 29, 1887[3].

Education

Emil Szramek's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include regional historian[6], Catholic priest[7], and author[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Silver Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature‎[14] and Gold Cross of Merit‎[15].

Personal Life

Emil Szramek's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Emil Szramek died on January 13, 1942[5]. He passed away in Dachau concentration camp[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Emil Szramek include Blessed Father Emil Szramek's Award[28], an award[29], in Poland[30], founded in 2009[31].

Why It Matters

Emil Szramek ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for him include Blessed Father Emil Szramek's Award[28], an award[29], in Poland[30], founded in 2009[31].

FAQs

Where was Emil Szramek born?

Emil Szramek's place of birth was Tworków[2].

Where did Emil Szramek die?

Emil Szramek died in Dachau concentration camp[4].

What did Emil Szramek do for work?

Emil Szramek worked as regional historian[6], Catholic priest[7], author[8], and Catholic priest[9].

Where did Emil Szramek go to school?

Emil Szramek was educated at University of Wrocław[13].

What awards did Emil Szramek receive?

Honors received include Silver Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature‎[14] and Gold Cross of Merit‎[15].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Ökumenisches Heiligenlexikon. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Ökumenisches Heiligenlexikon. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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