Rudolf Flesch

American author (1911-1986)
Person human Q2172661
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Rudolf Flesch

Summary

Rudolf Flesch is a human[1]. He was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on May 8, 1911[3]. He passed away in Dobbs Ferry[4]. He died on October 5, 1986[5]. He worked as a writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Rudolf Flesch's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Rudolf Flesch died in Dobbs Ferry[4].
  • Rudolf Flesch was born on May 8, 1911[3].
  • Rudolf Flesch died on October 5, 1986[5].
  • Rudolf Flesch held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Rudolf Flesch's professions included writer[6].
  • Rudolf Flesch's education included a stint at Columbia University School of Library Service[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Rudolf Flesch is Why Johnny Can't Read[10].
  • Rudolf Flesch is recorded as male[11].
  • Rudolf Flesch's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Rudolf Flesch's family name is recorded as Flesch[13].
  • Rudolf Flesch's given name is recorded as Rudolf[14].

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Origins and Family

Rudolf Flesch was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on May 8, 1911[3].

Education

Rudolf Flesch was educated at Columbia University School of Library Service[9].

Career and Affiliations

Rudolf Flesch's professions included writer[6].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Rudolf Flesch is Why Johnny Can't Read[10]. Things named for him include Flesch–Kincaid readability tests[15].

Death and Burial

Rudolf Flesch died on October 5, 1986[5]. He died in Dobbs Ferry[4].

Why It Matters

Rudolf Flesch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]

Entities named for him include Flesch–Kincaid readability tests[15].

FAQs

Where was Rudolf Flesch born?

Rudolf Flesch was born in Vienna[2].

Where did Rudolf Flesch die?

Rudolf Flesch died in Dobbs Ferry[4].

What did Rudolf Flesch do for work?

Rudolf Flesch worked as writer[6].

Where did Rudolf Flesch go to school?

Rudolf Flesch was educated at Columbia University School of Library Service[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [15] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [16] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Columbia University School of Library Service
    Given name Rudolf
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