John-Paul Himka

American-Canadian historian and retired professor of history of the University of Alberta in Edmonton
Person human Q1592186
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John-Paul Himka

Summary

John-Paul Himka is a human[1]. He was born in Detroit[2]. He was born on May 18, 1949[3]. He worked as a historian[4] and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • John-Paul Himka's place of birth was Detroit[2].
  • John-Paul Himka was born on May 18, 1949[3].
  • John-Paul Himka held citizenship in Canada[7].
  • John-Paul Himka worked as a historian[4].
  • John-Paul Himka worked as a university teacher[5].
  • John-Paul Himka's field of work was historiography[8].
  • John-Paul Himka was employed by University of Alberta[9].
  • John-Paul Himka's education included a stint at University of Michigan[10].
  • John-Paul Himka received the Antonovych prize[11].
  • John-Paul Himka is recorded as male[12].
  • John-Paul Himka's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John-Paul Himka earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[14].
  • John-Paul Himka's given name is recorded as John-Paul[15].
  • John-Paul Himka's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[16].
  • John-Paul Himka's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ukrainian[17].

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Origins and Family

Born in Detroit[2], John-Paul Himka… he was born on May 18, 1949[3].

Education

John-Paul Himka's education included a stint at University of Michigan[10]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[4] and university teacher[5]. John-Paul Himka's field of work was historiography[8]. Among his employers was University of Alberta[9].

Recognition

John-Paul Himka received the Antonovych prize[11].

Why It Matters

John-Paul Himka ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where was John-Paul Himka born?

John-Paul Himka's place of birth was Detroit[2].

What did John-Paul Himka do for work?

John-Paul Himka worked as historian[4] and university teacher[5].

Where did John-Paul Himka go to school?

John-Paul Himka was educated at University of Michigan[10].

What awards did John-Paul Himka receive?

Honors received include Antonovych prize[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . CONOR.SI. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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