Michel Polak

Belgian architect (1885–1948)
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Summary

Michel Polak was born on January 27, 1885[1], in Mexico City[2]. He died on October 4, 1948[3], in Etterbeek[4]. He worked as an architect[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (366 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Child: André Polak[7], Jean Polak[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Belgium[9]
  • Field of work: architecture[10]
  • Educated at: Beaux-Arts de Paris[11], ETH Zurich[12]
  • Notable work: Villa Empain[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Michel Polak[15]
  • Archives at: Archives for Modern Architecture[16]
  • Family name: Polak[17]
  • Given name: Michel[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[19]
  • Different from: Michel Polac[20]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[21]

Why It Matters

Michel Polak has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22]

FAQs

Where was Michel Polak born?

Michel Polak's place of birth was Mexico City[2].

Where did Michel Polak die?

Michel Polak died in Etterbeek[4].

What did Michel Polak do for work?

Michel Polak worked as an architect[5].

Where did Michel Polak go to school?

Michel Polak was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[11] and ETH Zurich[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . uurl.kbr.be. uurl.kbr.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . odis.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . odis.be. odis.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . aam.be. Retrieved . aam.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . odis.be. odis.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . odis.be. odis.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25w ago · GeertivpBot bot · 2026-05-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Beaux-Arts de Paris, ETH Zurich
    Place of death → Etterbeek
    Copyright status as a creator → copyrights on works have expired
    Family name → Polak
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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