Rudolf Weigl

Polish biologist, physician, and inventor (1883-1957)
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Rudolf Weigl

Summary

Rudolf Weigl is a human[1]. He was born in Přerov[2]. He was born on +1883-09-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Zakopane[4]. He died on +1957-08-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], university teacher[7], physician[8], and immunologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Rudolf Weigl's place of birth was Přerov[2].
  • Rudolf Weigl died in Zakopane[4].
  • Rudolf Weigl was born on +1883-09-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Rudolf Weigl died on +1957-08-11T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Rudolf Weigl is buried at Rakowicki Cemetery[11].
  • Among Rudolf Weigl's spouses was Zofia Weigl[12].
  • Rudolf Weigl held citizenship in Poland[13].
  • Rudolf Weigl's professions included biologist[6].
  • Rudolf Weigl's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Rudolf Weigl worked as a physician[8].
  • Rudolf Weigl worked as an immunologist[9].
  • Rudolf Weigl's field of work was biology[14].
  • Rudolf Weigl's field of work was immunology[15].
  • Rudolf Weigl was employed by Jagiellonian University[16].
  • Among Rudolf Weigl's employers was Lviv University[17].
  • Among Rudolf Weigl's employers was Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[18].
  • Rudolf Weigl was educated at Lviv University[19].
  • Rudolf Weigl's education included a stint at Jagiellonian University[20].
  • Rudolf Weigl was educated at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[21].
  • Rudolf Weigl was educated at Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University[22].
  • Rudolf Weigl received the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[23].
  • Rudolf Weigl received the Order of Leopold[24].
  • Rudolf Weigl received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[25].
  • Rudolf Weigl received the Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[26].
  • Rudolf Weigl received the Righteous Among the Nations[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Rudolf Weigl's place of birth was Přerov[2]. He was born on +1883-09-02T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Lviv University[19], a public university[28], in Ukraine[29], founded in 1661[30], headquartered in Main building of Lviv University[31]; Jagiellonian University[20], a public university[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1364[34], headquartered in Kraków[35]; Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[21], a university[36], in Poland[37], founded in 1919[38], headquartered in Poznań[39]; and Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University[22], a university[40], in Ukraine[41], founded in 1784[42], headquartered in Pekarska Street, Lviv[43]. Academic degrees include doctorate[44] and habilitation[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], university teacher[7], physician[8], and immunologist[9]. Fields of work include biology[14], a branch of science[46] and immunology[15], a medical specialty[47]. Employers include Jagiellonian University[16], a public university[48], in Poland[49], founded in 1364[50], headquartered in Kraków[51]; Lviv University[17], a public university[52], in Ukraine[53], founded in 1661[54], headquartered in Main building of Lviv University[55]; and Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[18], a university[56], in Poland[57], founded in 1919[58], headquartered in Poznań[59].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[23], a grade of an order[60], in Poland[61]; Order of Leopold[24], a state order[62], in Belgium[63], founded in 1832[64]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[25], a grade of an order[65], in Vatican City[66]; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[26], a grade of an order[67], in Poland[68]; and Righteous Among the Nations[27], a title of honor[69], in Israel[70], founded in 1963[71].

Personal Life

Among Rudolf Weigl's spouses was Zofia Weigl[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[72].

Death and Burial

Rudolf Weigl died on +1957-08-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Zakopane[4]. He is buried at Rakowicki Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Rudolf Weigl include Rudolf Weigl Institute for Study of Typhus and Virology[73], a research institute[74], in Poland[75], founded in 1920[76].

Why It Matters

Rudolf Weigl ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

Entities named for him include Rudolf Weigl Institute for Study of Typhus and Virology[73], a research institute[74], in Poland[75], founded in 1920[76].

FAQs

Where was Rudolf Weigl born?

Born in Přerov[2], Rudolf Weigl…

Where did Rudolf Weigl die?

Rudolf Weigl died in Zakopane[4].

Who was Rudolf Weigl married to?

Rudolf Weigl's spouses include Zofia Weigl[12].

What did Rudolf Weigl do for work?

Rudolf Weigl worked as biologist[6], university teacher[7], physician[8], and immunologist[9].

Where did Rudolf Weigl go to school?

Rudolf Weigl was educated at Lviv University[19], Jagiellonian University[20], Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[21], and Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University[22].

What awards did Rudolf Weigl receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[23], Order of Leopold[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[25], and Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[26].

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