Matila Ghyka
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Summary
Matila Ghyka was born on September 13, 1881[1], in Iași[2]. He died on July 14, 1965[3], in London[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], historian[6], diplomat[7], poet[8], and philosopher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (229 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Gunnersbury Cemetery[11]
- Father: Matila Costiescu[12]
- Mother: Maria Ghyka[13]
- Spouse: Eileen Winifred Madeleine O'Conor[14]
- Child: Roderick Ghyka[15], Maureen Ghyka[16]
- Country of citizenship: Romania[17]
- Occupation: writer[18]
- Position held: ambassador of Romania to Sweden[19], ambassador of Romania to Finland[20], ambassador of Romania to Norway[21], ambassador of Romania to the Netherlands[22], ambassador of Romania to Denmark[23]
- Employer: University of Southern California[24], University of Mary Washington[25]
- Educated at: Free University of Brussels[26], Supélec[27], École Navale[28]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Family: Ghica family[31]
- Commons category: Matila Ghyka[32]
- Residence: Romania[33]
- Family name: Ghica[34]
- Given name: Matila[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Romanian[36]
- Birth name: Matila Costiescu[37]
- Writing language: French[38]
Why It Matters
Matila Ghyka has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Matila Ghyka born?
Matila Ghyka was born in Iași[2].
Where did Matila Ghyka die?
Matila Ghyka died in London[4].
Who were Matila Ghyka's parents?
Matila Ghyka's father was Matila Costiescu[12]. Matila Ghyka's mother was Maria Ghyka[13].
Who was Matila Ghyka married to?
Matila Ghyka's spouses include Eileen Winifred Madeleine O'Conor[14].
What did Matila Ghyka do for work?
Matila Ghyka worked as a mathematician[5], historian[6], diplomat[7], poet[8], and philosopher[9].
Where did Matila Ghyka go to school?
Matila Ghyka was educated at Free University of Brussels[26], Supélec[27], and École Navale[28].
What awards did Matila Ghyka receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[29].