Heliodor Píka

Czechoslovak general and legionary (1897–1949)
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Heliodor Píka
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Heliodor Píka

Summary

Heliodor Píka is a human[1]. Born in Štítina[2], he… he was born on July 3, 1897[3]. He died in Plzeň[4]. He died on June 21, 1949[5]. He worked as a soldier[6], diplomat[7], Czechoslovak legionary[8], and legionary[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Štítina[2], Heliodor Píka…
  • Heliodor Píka passed away in Plzeň[4].
  • Heliodor Píka was born on July 3, 1897[3].
  • Heliodor Píka died on June 21, 1949[5].
  • Heliodor Píka is buried at Ďáblice cemetery[11].
  • A child of Heliodor Píka was Milan Píka[12].
  • Heliodor Píka held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[13].
  • Heliodor Píka is identified as part of the Czechs ethnic group[14].
  • Heliodor Píka worked as a soldier[6].
  • Heliodor Píka worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Heliodor Píka's professions included Czechoslovak legionary[8].
  • Heliodor Píka's professions included legionary[9].
  • Heliodor Píka's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[15].
  • Heliodor Píka received the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk[16].
  • Heliodor Píka received the Order of the White Lion[17].
  • Heliodor Píka received the Order of the White Double Cross (military division) 1st class[18].
  • Heliodor Píka is recorded as male[19].
  • Heliodor Píka's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Heliodor Píka's military branch is recorded as Czechoslovak Army[21].
  • Heliodor Píka's military branch is recorded as Czechoslovak legions in Russia[22].
  • Heliodor Píka's military branch is recorded as Czechoslovak army in exile[23].
  • Heliodor Píka's military branch is recorded as Czechoslovak Legion in France[24].
  • Heliodor Píka's military branch is recorded as French Army[25].
  • Heliodor Píka's Commons category is recorded as Heliodor Píka[26].
  • Heliodor Píka's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[27].

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Origins and Family

Heliodor Píka's place of birth was Štítina[2]. He was born on July 3, 1897[3]. He is identified as part of the Czechs ethnic group[14].

Education

Heliodor Píka was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include soldier[6], diplomat[7], Czechoslovak legionary[8], and legionary[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk[16], an order[28], in Czechoslovakia[29], founded in 1990[30]; Order of the White Lion[17], an order[31], in Czechoslovakia[32], founded in 1922[33]; and Order of the White Double Cross (military division) 1st class[18].

Personal Life

A child of Heliodor Píka was Milan Píka[12].

Death and Burial

Heliodor Píka died on June 21, 1949[5]. He passed away in Plzeň[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death[34]. Burial took place at Ďáblice cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Heliodor Píka ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Heliodor Píka born?

Heliodor Píka's place of birth was Štítina[2].

Where did Heliodor Píka die?

Heliodor Píka passed away in Plzeň[4].

What did Heliodor Píka do for work?

Heliodor Píka worked as soldier[6], diplomat[7], Czechoslovak legionary[8], and legionary[9].

Where did Heliodor Píka go to school?

Heliodor Píka was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[15].

What awards did Heliodor Píka receive?

Honors received include Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk[16], Order of the White Lion[17], and Order of the White Double Cross (military division) 1st class[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . vuapraha.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . tritius.plzen.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Memory of Nations. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . tritius.plzen.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . regional database of the Pilsen City Library. Retrieved . tritius.plzen.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . BillionGraves. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . hrad.cz. Retrieved . hrad.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . archiv.prezident.sk. Retrieved . archiv.prezident.sk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . vuapraha.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . vuapraha.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . vuapraha.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [34] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . vuapraha.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . tritius.plzen.eu. Provenance: 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. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation soldier, diplomat, Czechoslovak legionary +1
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