Ruth Wodak

Austrian linguist (1950-)
Person human Q88734
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Ruth Wodak

Summary

Ruth Wodak is a human[1]. She was born in London[2]. She was born on +1950-07-12T00:00:00Z[3]. She worked as a linguist[4] and professor[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Ruth Wodak was born in London[2].
  • Ruth Wodak was born on +1950-07-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ruth Wodak's father was Walter Wodak[7].
  • Ruth Wodak's mother was Erna Wodak[8].
  • Ruth Wodak held citizenship in Austria[9].
  • Ruth Wodak's professions included linguist[4].
  • Ruth Wodak's professions included professor[5].
  • Ruth Wodak's field of work was critical discourse analysis[10].
  • Among Ruth Wodak's employers was University of Vienna[11].
  • Among Ruth Wodak's employers was University of East Anglia[12].
  • Ruth Wodak was employed by University of Lancaster[13].
  • Ruth Wodak's education included a stint at University of Vienna[14].
  • Ruth Wodak received the Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[15].
  • Ruth Wodak received the Wittgenstein-Prize[16].
  • Ruth Wodak received the Willy and Helga Verkauf-Verlon Preis[17].
  • Ruth Wodak received the Prize of the City of Vienna for the Humanities[18].
  • Ruth Wodak received the Kardinal-Innitzer-Preis[19].
  • Ruth Wodak was a member of Academia Europaea[20].
  • Ruth Wodak was a member of Academy of Social Sciences[21].
  • Ruth Wodak's image is recorded as 2021 Ruth Wodak (51278638718) (cropped).jpg[22].
  • Ruth Wodak is recorded as female[23].
  • Ruth Wodak's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Ruth Wodak's ISNI is recorded as 0000000110214801[25].
  • Ruth Wodak's ISNI is recorded as 0000000368571259[26].
  • Ruth Wodak's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 14783006[27].

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Origins and Family

Ruth Wodak's place of birth was London[2]. She was born on +1950-07-12T00:00:00Z[3]. Her father was Walter Wodak[7]. Her mother was Erna Wodak[8].

Education

Ruth Wodak was educated at University of Vienna[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[4] and professor[5]. Ruth Wodak's field of work was critical discourse analysis[10]. Employers include University of Vienna[11], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1365[30], headquartered in Vienna[31]; University of East Anglia[12], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1963[34], headquartered in Norwich[35]; and University of Lancaster[13], a public research university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1964[38], headquartered in Lancaster[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[15], a grade of an order[40], in Austria[41]; Wittgenstein-Prize[16], an award[42], in Austria[43], founded in 1996[44]; Willy and Helga Verkauf-Verlon Preis[17], a literary award[45], in Austria[46]; Prize of the City of Vienna for the Humanities[18], a science award[47], in Austria[48], founded in 1947[49]; and Kardinal-Innitzer-Preis[19], a science award[50], in Austria[51].

Why It Matters

Ruth Wodak ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[6] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Ruth Wodak born?

Ruth Wodak's place of birth was London[2].

Who were Ruth Wodak's parents?

Ruth Wodak's father was Walter Wodak[7]. Ruth Wodak's mother was Erna Wodak[8].

What did Ruth Wodak do for work?

Ruth Wodak worked as linguist[4] and professor[5].

Where did Ruth Wodak go to school?

Ruth Wodak was educated at University of Vienna[14].

What awards did Ruth Wodak receive?

Honors received include Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[15], Wittgenstein-Prize[16], Willy and Helga Verkauf-Verlon Preis[17], and Prize of the City of Vienna for the Humanities[18].

References

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  2. [2] . Biographies of important Austrian women scientists. wikidata.org.
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  7. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [13] . ORCID Public Data File 2023. Retrieved . pub.orcid.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [25] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
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  23. [20] . www.ae-info.org. wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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