Oskar Halecki

Polish historian (1891-1973)
Person human Q327932
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Oskar Halecki

Summary

Oskar Halecki is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on +1891-05-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in White Plains[4]. He died on +1973-09-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], historian of Eastern Europe[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], and medievalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Oskar Halecki was born in Vienna[2].
  • Oskar Halecki died in White Plains[4].
  • Oskar Halecki was born on +1891-05-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Oskar Halecki died on +1973-09-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Langemark German war cemetery[12].
  • Oskar Halecki's father was Oskar Alojzy Halecki[13].
  • Oskar Halecki held citizenship in Cisleithania[14].
  • Oskar Halecki held citizenship in Archduchy of Austria[15].
  • Oskar Halecki held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Cracow[16].
  • Oskar Halecki held citizenship in Second Polish Republic[17].
  • Oskar Halecki held citizenship in United States[18].
  • Oskar Halecki's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Oskar Halecki worked as a historian of Eastern Europe[7].
  • Oskar Halecki worked as a historian[8].
  • Oskar Halecki worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Oskar Halecki's professions included medievalist[10].
  • Oskar Halecki worked as a lecturer[19].
  • Oskar Halecki's field of work was international relations[20].
  • Oskar Halecki held the position of ambassador of Poland[21].
  • Oskar Halecki was employed by University of Warsaw[22].
  • Oskar Halecki was employed by Columbia University[23].
  • Among Oskar Halecki's employers was Fordham University[24].
  • Among Oskar Halecki's employers was Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland[25].
  • Among Oskar Halecki's employers was Q20035148[26].
  • Oskar Halecki's education included a stint at University of Vienna[27].

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Origins and Family

Oskar Halecki's place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on +1891-05-26T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Oskar Alojzy Halecki[13].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[27], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1365[30], headquartered in Vienna[31] and Jagiellonian University[32], a public university[33], in Poland[34], founded in 1364[35], headquartered in Kraków[36]. Oskar Halecki earned the academic degree of professor[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], historian of Eastern Europe[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], medievalist[10], and lecturer[19]. Oskar Halecki's field of work was international relations[20]. Employers include University of Warsaw[22], a university[38], in Poland[39], founded in 1816[40], headquartered in Warsaw[41]; Columbia University[23], a private university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1754[44], headquartered in Manhattan[45]; Fordham University[24], a private university[46], in United States[47], founded in 1841[48], headquartered in New York City[49]; Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland[25], a foreign affairs ministry[50], in Poland[51], founded in 1916[52], headquartered in Warsaw[53]; and Q20035148[26]. He held the position of ambassador of Poland[21]. Notable students include Stanisław Brzeziński[54], a historian[55], 1903–1972[56], of Poland[57]; Anna Dembińska[58], a historian[59], 1895–1954[60], of Poland[61], specialised in history[62]; Halina Evert-Kappesowa[63], a historian[64], 1904–1985[65], of Poland[66], awarded the Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[67], specialised in history[68]; Stanisław Herbst[69]; Bogdan Horodyski[70]; and Józef Jasnowski[71]. He supervised Stefan Kuczyński as a doctoral student[72].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[73], a fellowship grant[74], in United States[75], founded in 1925[76]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[77], a grade of an order[78], in France[79]; Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[80], a grade of an order[81]; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[82], a grade of an order[83], in Poland[84]; Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[85], a grade of an order[86], in Poland[87]; and doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon[88], an award[89], in France[90].

Death and Burial

Oskar Halecki died on +1973-09-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in White Plains[4]. Burial took place at Langemark German war cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Oskar Halecki ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[91] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[92]

His notable doctoral advisees include Stefan Kuczyński[93], a historian[94], 1904–1985[95], of Poland[96], specialised in medieval studies[97].

FAQs

Where was Oskar Halecki born?

Born in Vienna[2], Oskar Halecki…

Where did Oskar Halecki die?

Oskar Halecki passed away in White Plains[4].

Who were Oskar Halecki's parents?

Oskar Halecki's father was Oskar Alojzy Halecki[13].

What did Oskar Halecki do for work?

Oskar Halecki worked as diplomat[6], historian of Eastern Europe[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], and medievalist[10].

Where did Oskar Halecki go to school?

Oskar Halecki was educated at University of Vienna[27] and Jagiellonian University[32].

What awards did Oskar Halecki receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[73], Knight of the Legion of Honour[77], Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[80], and Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[82].

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