Paweł Strzelecki

Polish explorer and geologist (1797–1873)
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Paweł Strzelecki

Summary

Paweł Strzelecki is a human[1]. He was born in Poznań[2]. He was born on July 20, 1797[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 6, 1873[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], geologist[7], journalist[8], scientist[9], and meteorologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (244 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Paweł Strzelecki was born in Poznań[2].
  • Paweł Strzelecki was born in Głuszyna[12].
  • Paweł Strzelecki died in London[4].
  • Paweł Strzelecki passed away in Greater London[13].
  • Paweł Strzelecki was born on July 20, 1797[3].
  • Paweł Strzelecki died on October 6, 1873[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[14].
  • Paweł Strzelecki's father was Franciszek Oksza-Strzelecki[15].
  • Paweł Strzelecki's mother was Anna Nalecz-Raczynska[16].
  • Paweł Strzelecki held citizenship in Poland[17].
  • Paweł Strzelecki worked as an explorer[6].
  • Paweł Strzelecki's professions included geologist[7].
  • Paweł Strzelecki worked as a journalist[8].
  • Paweł Strzelecki worked as a scientist[9].
  • Paweł Strzelecki worked as a meteorologist[10].
  • Paweł Strzelecki's professions included geographer[18].
  • Paweł Strzelecki's field of work was geology[19].
  • Paweł Strzelecki's field of work was geography[20].
  • Paweł Strzelecki's field of work was travel[21].
  • Paweł Strzelecki's field of work was pedology[22].
  • Paweł Strzelecki's field of work was mineralogy[23].
  • Paweł Strzelecki's field of work was meteorology[24].
  • Paweł Strzelecki was educated at Heidelberg University[25].
  • Paweł Strzelecki received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].
  • Paweł Strzelecki received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Poznań[2], an urban municipality of Poland[28], in Poland[29] and Głuszyna[12], a quarter[30], in Poland[31]. Paweł Strzelecki was born on July 20, 1797[3]. His father was Franciszek Oksza-Strzelecki[15]. His mother was Anna Nalecz-Raczynska[16].

Education

Paweł Strzelecki's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], geologist[7], journalist[8], scientist[9], meteorologist[10], and geographer[18]. Fields of work include geology[19], a branch of science[32]; geography[20], an academic discipline[33]; travel[21]; pedology[22], an academic discipline[34]; mineralogy[23], a branch of geology[35]; and meteorology[24], a branch of science[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], a fellowship award[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[27], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1815[41]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[42], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Founder’s Medal[45], a science award[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1831[48]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[49], a grade of an order[50], in United Kingdom[51]; and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[52], a fellowship award[53], in United Kingdom[54].

Death and Burial

Paweł Strzelecki died on October 6, 1873[5]. Recorded place of death include London[4], a metropolis[55], in Roman Empire[56], founded in 0047[57] and Greater London[13], a ceremonial county of England[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1965[60]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Paweł Strzelecki include Strzelecki Ranges[61], a mountain range[62], in Australia[63]; Strzelecki Desert[64], a desert[65], in Australia[66]; and Strzelecki National Park[67], a national park of Australia[68], in Australia[69], founded in 1967[70].

Why It Matters

Paweł Strzelecki ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (244 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

Entities named for him include Strzelecki Ranges[61], a mountain range[62], in Australia[63]; Strzelecki Desert[64], a desert[65], in Australia[66]; and Strzelecki National Park[67], a national park of Australia[68], in Australia[69], founded in 1967[70].

FAQs

Where was Paweł Strzelecki born?

Paweł Strzelecki was born in Poznań[2].

Where did Paweł Strzelecki die?

Paweł Strzelecki passed away in London[4].

Who were Paweł Strzelecki's parents?

Paweł Strzelecki's father was Franciszek Oksza-Strzelecki[15]. Paweł Strzelecki's mother was Anna Nalecz-Raczynska[16].

What did Paweł Strzelecki do for work?

Paweł Strzelecki worked as explorer[6], geologist[7], journalist[8], scientist[9], and meteorologist[10].

Where did Paweł Strzelecki go to school?

Paweł Strzelecki was educated at Heidelberg University[25].

What awards did Paweł Strzelecki receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[27], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[42], and Founder’s Medal[45].

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