Krzysztof Birkenmajer

Polish geologist
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Krzysztof Birkenmajer

Summary

Krzysztof Birkenmajer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Warsaw[2]. He was born on 1929[3]. He passed away in Kraków[4]. He died on February 23, 2019[5]. He worked as a geologist[6], polar explorer[7], and speleologist[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Warsaw[2], Krzysztof Birkenmajer…
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer passed away in Kraków[4].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer was born on 1929[3].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer was born on October 6, 1929[9].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer died on February 23, 2019[5].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer's father was Józef Birkenmajer[10].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer held citizenship in Poland[11].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer worked as a geologist[6].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer's professions included polar explorer[7].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer worked as a speleologist[8].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer's field of work was geology[12].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer's field of work was speleology[13].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer's field of work was tectonics[14].
  • Among Krzysztof Birkenmajer's employers was Institute of Geological Sciences, Polish Academy of Sciences[15].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer's education included a stint at Jagiellonian University[16].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer was educated at AGH University of Science and Technology[17].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer received the Gold Cross of Merit‎[18].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer received the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[19].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer received the Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[20].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer received the Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer was a member of Polish Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer was a member of Polish Academy of Learning[23].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer was a member of Polskie Towarzystwo Geologiczne[24].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer was a member of Romanian Academy[25].
  • Krzysztof Birkenmajer is recorded as male[26].

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Origins and Family

Krzysztof Birkenmajer's place of birth was Warsaw[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1929[3] and October 6, 1929[9]. His father was Józef Birkenmajer[10].

Education

Educated at Jagiellonian University[16], a public university[27], in Poland[28], founded in 1364[29], headquartered in Kraków[30] and AGH University of Science and Technology[17], an institute of technology[31], in Poland[32], founded in 1913[33], headquartered in Kraków[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6], polar explorer[7], and speleologist[8]. Fields of work include geology[12], a branch of science[35]; speleology[13], a science[36]; and tectonics[14]. Krzysztof Birkenmajer was employed by Institute of Geological Sciences, Polish Academy of Sciences[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Gold Cross of Merit‎[18]; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[19], a grade of an order[37], in Poland[38]; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[20], a grade of an order[39], in Poland[40]; and Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21], a grade of an order[41], in Poland[42].

Death and Burial

Krzysztof Birkenmajer died on February 23, 2019[5]. He passed away in Kraków[4].

FAQs

Where was Krzysztof Birkenmajer born?

Born in Warsaw[2], Krzysztof Birkenmajer…

Where did Krzysztof Birkenmajer die?

Krzysztof Birkenmajer passed away in Kraków[4].

Who were Krzysztof Birkenmajer's parents?

Krzysztof Birkenmajer's father was Józef Birkenmajer[10].

What did Krzysztof Birkenmajer do for work?

Krzysztof Birkenmajer worked as geologist[6], polar explorer[7], and speleologist[8].

Where did Krzysztof Birkenmajer go to school?

Krzysztof Birkenmajer was educated at Jagiellonian University[16] and AGH University of Science and Technology[17].

What awards did Krzysztof Birkenmajer receive?

Honors received include Gold Cross of Merit‎[18], Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[19], Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[20], and Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21].

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  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [22] . czlonkowie.pan.pl. Retrieved . czlonkowie.pan.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [9] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . naukawpolsce.pap.pl. Retrieved . naukawpolsce.pap.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Member of Polish Academy of Sciences, Polish Academy of Learning, Polskie Towarzystwo Geologiczne +1
    National library of poland mms id 9810643744605606
    Occupation geologist, polar explorer, speleologist
    Field of work geology, speleology, tectonics
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