Leon Zamenhof

Polish physiologist and Esperantist (1875-1934)
Person human Q3889710
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Leon Zamenhof

Summary

Leon Zamenhof is a human[1]. His place of birth was Warsaw[2]. He was born on October 31, 1875[3]. He died in Warsaw[4]. He died on February 7, 1934[5]. He worked as an otolaryngologist[6], Esperantist[7], editor-in-chief[8], laryngologist[9], and translator[10]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Warsaw[2], Leon Zamenhof…
  • Leon Zamenhof died in Warsaw[4].
  • Leon Zamenhof was born on October 31, 1875[3].
  • Leon Zamenhof died on February 7, 1934[5].
  • Burial took place at Okopowa Street Jewish Cemetery[12].
  • Leon Zamenhof's father was Markus Zamenhof[13].
  • Leon Zamenhof's mother was Rozalia Zamenhof[14].
  • Among Leon Zamenhof's spouses was Q57998669[15].
  • A child of Leon Zamenhof was Q58001246[16].
  • A child of Leon Zamenhof was Q58001300[17].
  • Leon Zamenhof held citizenship in Poland[18].
  • Leon Zamenhof held citizenship in Russian Empire[19].
  • Leon Zamenhof's professions included otolaryngologist[6].
  • Leon Zamenhof worked as an Esperantist[7].
  • Leon Zamenhof's professions included editor-in-chief[8].
  • Leon Zamenhof worked as a laryngologist[9].
  • Leon Zamenhof worked as a translator[10].
  • Leon Zamenhof's field of work was otolaryngology[20].
  • Leon Zamenhof's field of work was Esperanto[21].
  • Leon Zamenhof's field of work was translation[22].
  • Leon Zamenhof's education included a stint at University of Warsaw[23].
  • Leon Zamenhof was a member of Esperanto Language Committee[24].
  • Leon Zamenhof is recorded as male[25].
  • Leon Zamenhof's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Leon Zamenhof's family is recorded as Zamenhof family[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Warsaw[2], Leon Zamenhof… he was born on October 31, 1875[3]. His father was Markus Zamenhof[13]. His mother was Rozalia Zamenhof[14].

Education

Leon Zamenhof's education included a stint at University of Warsaw[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include otolaryngologist[6], Esperantist[7], editor-in-chief[8], laryngologist[9], and translator[10]. Fields of work include otolaryngology[20], a medical specialty[28]; Esperanto[21], a planned language[29], in Esperantujo[30], founded in 1887[31]; and translation[22], an academic major[32].

Personal Life

Leon Zamenhof was married to Q57998669[15]. Children include Q58001246[16] and Q58001300[17].

Death and Burial

Leon Zamenhof died on February 7, 1934[5]. He passed away in Warsaw[4]. He is buried at Okopowa Street Jewish Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Leon Zamenhof is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Leon Zamenhof born?

Leon Zamenhof's place of birth was Warsaw[2].

Where did Leon Zamenhof die?

Leon Zamenhof passed away in Warsaw[4].

Who were Leon Zamenhof's parents?

Leon Zamenhof's father was Markus Zamenhof[13]. Leon Zamenhof's mother was Rozalia Zamenhof[14].

Who was Leon Zamenhof married to?

Leon Zamenhof's spouses include Q57998669[15].

What did Leon Zamenhof do for work?

Leon Zamenhof worked as otolaryngologist[6], Esperantist[7], editor-in-chief[8], laryngologist[9], and translator[10].

Where did Leon Zamenhof go to school?

Leon Zamenhof was educated at University of Warsaw[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Pola Esperantisto. anno.onb.ac.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [27] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Encyclopedia of Esperanto. wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Encyclopedia of Esperanto. wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Participated in conflict Russo-Japanese War
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