Ludwik Birkenmajer

Historian and astronomer (1855-1929)
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Ludwik Birkenmajer

Summary

Ludwik Birkenmajer is a human[1]. Born in Lipsko, Podkarpackie Voivodeship[2], he… he was born on May 18, 1855[3]. He died in Kraków[4]. He died on November 20, 1929[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], historian[7], and physicist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ludwik Birkenmajer's place of birth was Lipsko, Podkarpackie Voivodeship[2].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer passed away in Kraków[4].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer was born on May 18, 1855[3].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer died on November 20, 1929[5].
  • Burial took place at Rakowicki Cemetery[10].
  • A child of Ludwik Birkenmajer was Józef Birkenmajer[11].
  • A child of Ludwik Birkenmajer was Wincenty Birkenmajer[12].
  • A child of Ludwik Birkenmajer was Aleksander Birkenmajer[13].
  • A child of Ludwik Birkenmajer was Alfred Birkenmajer[14].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer held citizenship in Poland[15].
  • Polish was Ludwik Birkenmajer's native language[16].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer worked as a historian[7].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer's professions included physicist[8].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer was employed by Jagiellonian University[17].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer was educated at Lviv University[18].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer received the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[19].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[20].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer was a member of International Astronomical Union[21].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer is recorded as male[22].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer's Commons category is recorded as Ludwik Birkenmajer[24].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer's family name is recorded as Birkenmajer[25].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer's given name is recorded as Ludwik[26].
  • Ludwik Birkenmajer's described by source is recorded as Polish Biographical Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lipsko, Podkarpackie Voivodeship[2], Ludwik Birkenmajer… he was born on May 18, 1855[3]. Polish was his native language[16].

Education

Ludwik Birkenmajer's education included a stint at Lviv University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], historian[7], and physicist[8]. Among Ludwik Birkenmajer's employers was Jagiellonian University[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[19], a grade of an order[28], in Poland[29] and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[20], a grade of an order[30], in Sweden[31].

Personal Life

Children include Józef Birkenmajer[11], a poet[32], 1897–1939[33], of Second Polish Republic[34], awarded the Commemorative Medal for the War of 1918–1921[35]; Wincenty Birkenmajer[12], a mountaineer[36], 1899–1933[37], of Second Polish Republic[38]; Aleksander Birkenmajer[13], a librarian[39], 1890–1967[40], of Poland[41], awarded the Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland[42]; and Alfred Birkenmajer[14], an intelligence officer[43], 1892–1977[44], of Second Polish Republic[45], awarded the Cross of Valour[46].

Death and Burial

Ludwik Birkenmajer died on November 20, 1929[5]. He passed away in Kraków[4]. He is buried at Rakowicki Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ludwik Birkenmajer include Institute for the History of Science, Polish Academy of Sciences[47], a research institute[48], in Poland[49], founded in 1954[50], headquartered in Staszic Palace[51].

Why It Matters

Ludwik Birkenmajer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Entities named for him include Institute for the History of Science, Polish Academy of Sciences[47], a research institute[48], in Poland[49], founded in 1954[50], headquartered in Staszic Palace[51].

FAQs

Where was Ludwik Birkenmajer born?

Born in Lipsko, Podkarpackie Voivodeship[2], Ludwik Birkenmajer…

Where did Ludwik Birkenmajer die?

Ludwik Birkenmajer passed away in Kraków[4].

What did Ludwik Birkenmajer do for work?

Ludwik Birkenmajer worked as astronomer[6], historian[7], and physicist[8].

Where did Ludwik Birkenmajer go to school?

Ludwik Birkenmajer was educated at Lviv University[18].

What awards did Ludwik Birkenmajer receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[19] and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[20].

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  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [51] . 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. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Child Józef Birkenmajer, Wincenty Birkenmajer, Aleksander Birkenmajer +1
    Place of death Kraków
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