Samuel Sambursky

Israeli historian (1900-1990)
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Samuel Sambursky

Summary

Samuel Sambursky is a human[1]. Born in Königsberg[2], he… he was born on October 30, 1900[3]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. He died on May 18, 1990[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], historian[7], historian of science[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Samuel Sambursky's place of birth was Königsberg[2].
  • Samuel Sambursky passed away in Jerusalem[4].
  • Samuel Sambursky was born on October 30, 1900[3].
  • Samuel Sambursky died on May 18, 1990[5].
  • Samuel Sambursky is buried at Har HaMenuchot[11].
  • Samuel Sambursky held citizenship in Israel[12].
  • Samuel Sambursky held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Samuel Sambursky held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • Samuel Sambursky's professions included physicist[6].
  • Samuel Sambursky's professions included historian[7].
  • Samuel Sambursky worked as a historian of science[8].
  • Samuel Sambursky's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Samuel Sambursky's field of work was physics[15].
  • Samuel Sambursky was employed by Hebrew University of Jerusalem[16].
  • Samuel Sambursky was educated at University of Königsberg[17].
  • Samuel Sambursky's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • Samuel Sambursky received the Israel Prize[19].
  • Samuel Sambursky received the Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize[20].
  • Samuel Sambursky was a member of Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities[21].
  • Samuel Sambursky was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[22].
  • Samuel Sambursky was a member of International Academy of the History of Science[23].
  • Samuel Sambursky is recorded as male[24].
  • Samuel Sambursky's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Samuel Sambursky's Commons category is recorded as Samuel Sambursky[26].
  • Samuel Sambursky's given name is recorded as Shmuel[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Königsberg[2], Samuel Sambursky… he was born on October 30, 1900[3].

Education

Educated at University of Königsberg[17], a university[28], in Kingdom of Prussia[29], founded in 1544[30] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], a comprehensive university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1809[33], headquartered in Berlin[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], historian[7], historian of science[8], and university teacher[9]. Samuel Sambursky's field of work was physics[15]. He was employed by Hebrew University of Jerusalem[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Israel Prize[19], an award[35], in Israel[36], founded in 1953[37] and Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize[20], a peace award[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1972[40].

Death and Burial

Samuel Sambursky died on May 18, 1990[5]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. Burial took place at Har HaMenuchot[11].

Why It Matters

Samuel Sambursky ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Sambursky born?

Born in Königsberg[2], Samuel Sambursky…

Where did Samuel Sambursky die?

Samuel Sambursky passed away in Jerusalem[4].

What did Samuel Sambursky do for work?

Samuel Sambursky worked as physicist[6], historian[7], historian of science[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Samuel Sambursky go to school?

Samuel Sambursky was educated at University of Königsberg[17] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].

What awards did Samuel Sambursky receive?

Honors received include Israel Prize[19] and Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . uni-tuebingen.de. Retrieved . uni-tuebingen.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . www.haw.uni-heidelberg.de. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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