Harry Austryn Wolfson

American academic (1887–1974)
Person human Q1389056
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Summary

Harry Austryn Wolfson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Astryna[2]. He was born on November 2, 1887[3]. He passed away in New York[4]. He died on September 19, 1974[5]. He worked as a Judaic scholar[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], historian[9], and pedagogue[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Harry Austryn Wolfson's place of birth was Astryna[2].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson died in New York[4].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson was born on November 2, 1887[3].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson was born on 1887[12].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson died on September 19, 1974[5].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson died on 1974[13].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson worked as a Judaic scholar[6].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson's professions included historian[9].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson worked as a pedagogue[10].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson was employed by Harvard University[16].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson was educated at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary[17].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson was educated at Harvard University[18].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson received the National Jewish Book Awards[19].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson received the Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[20].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson was a member of Medieval Academy of America[22].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson was a member of American Philosophical Society[23].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson is recorded as male[24].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson's family name is recorded as Wolfson[26].
  • Harry Austryn Wolfson's given name is recorded as Harry[27].

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Origins and Family

Harry Austryn Wolfson's place of birth was Astryna[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 2, 1887[3] and 1887[12].

Education

Educated at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary[17], an educational institution[28], in United States[29], founded in 1896[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31] and Harvard University[18], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Judaic scholar[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], historian[9], and pedagogue[10]. Among Harry Austryn Wolfson's employers was Harvard University[16].

Recognition

Awards received include National Jewish Book Awards[19], an award[36] and Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[20], a fellowship award[37].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 19, 1974[5] and 1974[13]. Harry Austryn Wolfson died in New York[4].

Why It Matters

Harry Austryn Wolfson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Harry Austryn Wolfson born?

Born in Astryna[2].

Where did Harry Austryn Wolfson die?

Harry Austryn Wolfson died in New York[4].

What did Harry Austryn Wolfson do for work?

Harry Austryn Wolfson worked as Judaic scholar[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], historian[9], and pedagogue[10].

Where did Harry Austryn Wolfson go to school?

Harry Austryn Wolfson was educated at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary[17] and Harvard University[18].

What awards did Harry Austryn Wolfson receive?

Honors received include National Jewish Book Awards[19] and Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Q141624671. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Shorter Jewish Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . Shorter Jewish Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . Q141624671. wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Shorter Jewish Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Shorter Jewish Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Shorter Jewish Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Shorter Jewish Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . jewishbookcouncil.org. jewishbookcouncil.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] ↑ . Shorter Jewish Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] ↑ . Shorter Jewish Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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