Franciszek Pokorny

Officer of the Polish Army, Polish cryptographer (1891-1966)
Person human Q5484311
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Franciszek Pokorny

Summary

Franciszek Pokorny is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mosty u Jablunkova[2]. He was born on June 15, 1891[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on November 22, 1966[5]. He worked as a cryptographer[6], legionary[7], and teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Franciszek Pokorny's place of birth was Mosty u Jablunkova[2].
  • Franciszek Pokorny died in Edinburgh[4].
  • Franciszek Pokorny was born on June 15, 1891[3].
  • Franciszek Pokorny was born on July 8, 1890[10].
  • Franciszek Pokorny was born on January 1, 1890[11].
  • Franciszek Pokorny died on November 22, 1966[5].
  • Franciszek Pokorny died on December 20, 1966[12].
  • Franciszek Pokorny died on January 1, 1966[13].
  • Franciszek Pokorny held citizenship in Poland[14].
  • Franciszek Pokorny worked as a cryptographer[6].
  • Franciszek Pokorny's professions included legionary[7].
  • Franciszek Pokorny worked as a teacher[8].
  • Franciszek Pokorny's field of work was foreign military unit[15].
  • Franciszek Pokorny's field of work was pedagogy[16].
  • Franciszek Pokorny received the Medal of Independence[17].
  • Franciszek Pokorny received the Silver Cross of Merit[18].
  • Franciszek Pokorny received the Gold Cross of Merit‎[19].
  • Franciszek Pokorny is recorded as male[20].
  • Franciszek Pokorny's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Franciszek Pokorny's Commons category is recorded as Franciszek Pokorny[22].
  • Franciszek Pokorny's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[23].
  • Franciszek Pokorny was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • Franciszek Pokorny's family name is recorded as Pokorny[25].
  • Franciszek Pokorny's given name is recorded as Franciszek[26].
  • Franciszek Pokorny's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Polish[27].

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Origins and Family

Franciszek Pokorny's place of birth was Mosty u Jablunkova[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 15, 1891[3], July 8, 1890[10], and January 1, 1890[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cryptographer[6], legionary[7], and teacher[8]. Fields of work include foreign military unit[15] and pedagogy[16], a branch of science[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of Independence[17], a medallion[29], in Poland[30], founded in 1930[31]; Silver Cross of Merit[18]; and Gold Cross of Merit‎[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 22, 1966[5], December 20, 1966[12], and January 1, 1966[13]. Franciszek Pokorny died in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

Franciszek Pokorny ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Franciszek Pokorny born?

Franciszek Pokorny was born in Mosty u Jablunkova[2].

Where did Franciszek Pokorny die?

Franciszek Pokorny passed away in Edinburgh[4].

What did Franciszek Pokorny do for work?

Franciszek Pokorny worked as cryptographer[6], legionary[7], and teacher[8].

What awards did Franciszek Pokorny receive?

Honors received include Medal of Independence[17], Silver Cross of Merit[18], and Gold Cross of Merit‎[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Encyclopedia of Brno History. wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . Bibliography of the History of the Czech Lands. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Encyclopedia of Brno History. wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . Bibliography of the History of the Czech Lands. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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