Ludwik Hirszfeld

Polish physician, immunologist and microbiologist (1884–1954)
Person human Q43466
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Ludwik Hirszfeld

Summary

Ludwik Hirszfeld is a human[1]. He was born in Warsaw[2]. He was born on August 5, 1884[3]. He passed away in Wrocław[4]. He died on March 7, 1954[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], immunologist[7], university teacher[8], physician[9], and microbiologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ludwik Hirszfeld's place of birth was Warsaw[2].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld passed away in Wrocław[4].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld was born on August 5, 1884[3].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld died on March 7, 1954[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Wrocław[12].
  • Among Ludwik Hirszfeld's spouses was Hanna Hirszfeldowa[13].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld held citizenship in Poland[14].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld's professions included biologist[6].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld worked as an immunologist[7].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld's professions included physician[9].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld worked as a microbiologist[10].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld's professions included bacteriologist[15].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld's field of work was immunology[16].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld's field of work was hematology[17].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld's field of work was microbiology[18].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld was employed by University of Wrocław[19].
  • Among Ludwik Hirszfeld's employers was University of Warsaw[20].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld's education included a stint at University of Würzburg[21].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld received the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[22].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld was a member of Polish Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld was a member of Warsaw Scientific Society[24].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld is recorded as male[25].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Ludwik Hirszfeld's Commons category is recorded as Ludwik Hirszfeld[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Warsaw[2], Ludwik Hirszfeld… he was born on August 5, 1884[3].

Education

Ludwik Hirszfeld's education included a stint at University of Würzburg[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], immunologist[7], university teacher[8], physician[9], microbiologist[10], and bacteriologist[15]. Fields of work include immunology[16], a medical specialty[28]; hematology[17], a medical specialty[29]; and microbiology[18], a branch of biology[30]. Employers include University of Wrocław[19], a university[31], in Poland[32], founded in 1702[33] and University of Warsaw[20], a university[34], in Poland[35], founded in 1816[36], headquartered in Warsaw[37].

Recognition

Ludwik Hirszfeld received the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[22].

Personal Life

Ludwik Hirszfeld was married to Hanna Hirszfeldowa[13].

Death and Burial

Ludwik Hirszfeld died on March 7, 1954[5]. He died in Wrocław[4]. Burial took place at Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Wrocław[12].

Why It Matters

Ludwik Hirszfeld ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Ludwik Hirszfeld born?

Ludwik Hirszfeld's place of birth was Warsaw[2].

Where did Ludwik Hirszfeld die?

Ludwik Hirszfeld passed away in Wrocław[4].

Who was Ludwik Hirszfeld married to?

Ludwik Hirszfeld's spouses include Hanna Hirszfeldowa[13].

What did Ludwik Hirszfeld do for work?

Ludwik Hirszfeld worked as biologist[6], immunologist[7], university teacher[8], physician[9], and microbiologist[10].

Where did Ludwik Hirszfeld go to school?

Ludwik Hirszfeld was educated at University of Würzburg[21].

What awards did Ludwik Hirszfeld receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . czlonkowie.pan.pl. Retrieved . czlonkowie.pan.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation biologist, immunologist, university teacher +3
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  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Ludwik
    Field of work immunology, hematology, microbiology
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
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