Michael Heltzer

Jewish-Estonian orientalist (1928-2010)
Person human Q2905287
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Michael Heltzer

Summary

Michael Heltzer is a human[1]. He was born in Tallinn[2]. He was born on May 1, 1928[3]. He passed away in Haifa[4]. He died on June 6, 2010[5]. He worked as an orientalist[6] and assyriologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Michael Heltzer's place of birth was Tallinn[2].
  • Michael Heltzer passed away in Haifa[4].
  • Michael Heltzer was born on May 1, 1928[3].
  • Michael Heltzer died on June 6, 2010[5].
  • Michael Heltzer is buried at Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery[9].
  • Michael Heltzer held citizenship in Estonia[10].
  • Michael Heltzer held citizenship in Israel[11].
  • Michael Heltzer worked as an orientalist[6].
  • Michael Heltzer's professions included assyriologist[7].
  • Michael Heltzer's field of work was history[12].
  • Among Michael Heltzer's employers was University of Tartu[13].
  • Michael Heltzer's education included a stint at Faculty of Oriental Studies of the St. Petersburg University[14].
  • Michael Heltzer's doctoral advisor was Vasily Vasilievich Struve[15].
  • Michael Heltzer received the Order of the White Star, 4th Class[16].
  • Michael Heltzer is recorded as male[17].
  • Michael Heltzer's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Michael Heltzer's Commons category is recorded as Michael Heltzer[19].
  • Michael Heltzer earned the academic degree of Doctor of Historical Sciences[20].
  • Michael Heltzer's family name is recorded as Heltzer[21].
  • Michael Heltzer's given name is recorded as Michael[22].
  • Michael Heltzer's work location is recorded as University of Haifa[23].
  • Michael Heltzer studied under Igor M. Diakonoff[24].
  • Michael Heltzer studied under Vasily Vasilievich Struve[25].
  • Michael Heltzer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Michael Heltzer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tallinn[2], Michael Heltzer… he was born on May 1, 1928[3].

Education

Michael Heltzer was educated at Faculty of Oriental Studies of the St. Petersburg University[14]. His doctoral advisor was Vasily Vasilievich Struve[15]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Historical Sciences[20]. Studied under Igor M. Diakonoff[24], a linguist[28], 1914–1999[29], of Soviet Union[30], awarded the Order of the Red Star[31], specialised in history[32] and Vasily Vasilievich Struve[25], an orientalist[33], 1889–1965[34], of Russian Empire[35], awarded the Order of Lenin[36], specialised in oriental studies[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include orientalist[6] and assyriologist[7]. Michael Heltzer's field of work was history[12]. He was employed by University of Tartu[13].

Recognition

Michael Heltzer received the Order of the White Star, 4th Class[16].

Death and Burial

Michael Heltzer died on June 6, 2010[5]. He died in Haifa[4]. Burial took place at Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Michael Heltzer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Michael Heltzer born?

Michael Heltzer's place of birth was Tallinn[2].

Where did Michael Heltzer die?

Michael Heltzer died in Haifa[4].

What did Michael Heltzer do for work?

Michael Heltzer worked as orientalist[6] and assyriologist[7].

Where did Michael Heltzer go to school?

Michael Heltzer was educated at Faculty of Oriental Studies of the St. Petersburg University[14].

What awards did Michael Heltzer receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Star, 4th Class[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Educated at Faculty of Oriental Studies of the St. Petersburg University
    Place of birth Tallinn
    Languages spoken, written or signed English, Russian, Yiddish +4
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