Karol Estreicher

Polish art historian (1906–1984)
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Karol Estreicher

Summary

Karol Estreicher is a human[1]. He was born in Kraków[2]. He was born on March 4, 1906[3]. He passed away in Kraków[4]. He died on April 29, 1984[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Karol Estreicher was born in Kraków[2].
  • Karol Estreicher passed away in Kraków[4].
  • Karol Estreicher was born on March 4, 1906[3].
  • Karol Estreicher died on April 29, 1984[5].
  • Burial took place at Rakowicki Cemetery[10].
  • Karol Estreicher's father was Stanisław Estreicher[11].
  • Among Karol Estreicher's spouses was Teresa Estreicher[12].
  • Karol Estreicher held citizenship in Poland[13].
  • Karol Estreicher worked as an art historian[6].
  • Karol Estreicher's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Karol Estreicher's professions included writer[8].
  • Karol Estreicher's field of work was art history[14].
  • Among Karol Estreicher's employers was Jagiellonian University[15].
  • Karol Estreicher's education included a stint at Jagiellonian University[16].
  • Karol Estreicher received the Odznaka tytułu honorowego „Zasłużony Nauczyciel PRL”[17].
  • Karol Estreicher received the Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[18].
  • Karol Estreicher received the Work Flag Order, 2nd class[19].
  • Karol Estreicher received the Gold Cross of Merit‎[20].
  • Karol Estreicher received the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21].
  • Karol Estreicher received the Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[22].
  • Karol Estreicher was a member of Polish PEN Club[23].
  • Karol Estreicher is recorded as male[24].
  • Karol Estreicher's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Karol Estreicher's Commons category is recorded as Karol Estreicher[26].
  • Karol Estreicher's family name is recorded as Estreicher[27].

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Origins and Family

Karol Estreicher was born in Kraków[2]. He was born on March 4, 1906[3]. His father was Stanisław Estreicher[11].

Education

Karol Estreicher was educated at Jagiellonian University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Karol Estreicher's field of work was art history[14]. Among his employers was Jagiellonian University[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Odznaka tytułu honorowego „Zasłużony Nauczyciel PRL”[17], a decoration[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1956[30]; Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[18], a grade of an order[31], in Poland[32]; Work Flag Order, 2nd class[19]; Gold Cross of Merit‎[20]; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21], a grade of an order[33], in Poland[34]; and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[22], a grade of an order[35], in Poland[36].

Personal Life

Among Karol Estreicher's spouses was Teresa Estreicher[12].

Death and Burial

Karol Estreicher died on April 29, 1984[5]. He passed away in Kraków[4]. Burial took place at Rakowicki Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Karol Estreicher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Karol Estreicher born?

Born in Kraków[2], Karol Estreicher…

Where did Karol Estreicher die?

Karol Estreicher died in Kraków[4].

Who were Karol Estreicher's parents?

Karol Estreicher's father was Stanisław Estreicher[11].

Who was Karol Estreicher married to?

Karol Estreicher's spouses include Teresa Estreicher[12].

What did Karol Estreicher do for work?

Karol Estreicher worked as art historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].

Where did Karol Estreicher go to school?

Karol Estreicher was educated at Jagiellonian University[16].

What awards did Karol Estreicher receive?

Honors received include Odznaka tytułu honorowego „Zasłużony Nauczyciel PRL”[17], Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[18], Work Flag Order, 2nd class[19], and Gold Cross of Merit‎[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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