Sonja Bata

Swiss business woman, philanthropist, and museum founder (1926–2018)
Person human Q21176136
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Sonja Bata

Summary

Sonja Bata is a human[1]. She was born in Zurich[2]. She was born on November 8, 1926[3]. She passed away in Toronto[4]. She died on February 21, 2018[5]. She worked as an architect[6] and entrepreneur[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Sonja Bata was born in Zurich[2].
  • Sonja Bata died in Toronto[4].
  • Sonja Bata was born on November 8, 1926[3].
  • Sonja Bata died on February 21, 2018[5].
  • Sonja Bata died on February 20, 2018[9].
  • Sonja Bata is buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery[10].
  • Sonja Bata was married to Thomas J. Bata[11].
  • A child of Sonja Bata was Rosemarie Blyth-Bata[12].
  • Sonja Bata held citizenship in Switzerland[13].
  • Sonja Bata's professions included architect[6].
  • Sonja Bata worked as an entrepreneur[7].
  • Sonja Bata's field of work was footwear industry[14].
  • Sonja Bata is recorded as female[15].
  • Sonja Bata's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Sonja Bata's residence is recorded as Toronto[17].
  • Sonja Bata's family name is recorded as Wettstein[18].
  • Sonja Bata's given name is recorded as Sonja[19].
  • Sonja Bata's described by source is recorded as Sonja Bata, Whose Museum of Shoes Tells a Story, Dies at 91[20].
  • Sonja Bata's participant in is recorded as World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014[21].
  • Sonja Bata's participant in is recorded as World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2013[22].
  • Sonja Bata's participant in is recorded as World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2015[23].
  • Sonja Bata's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'cs', 'text': 'Sonja Wettstein'}[24].
  • Sonja Bata's affiliation string is recorded as Bata Shoe Foundation[25].

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Origins and Family

Sonja Bata's place of birth was Zurich[2]. She was born on November 8, 1926[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6] and entrepreneur[7]. Sonja Bata's field of work was footwear industry[14].

Personal Life

Among Sonja Bata's spouses was Thomas J. Bata[11]. A child of her was Rosemarie Blyth-Bata[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 21, 2018[5] and February 20, 2018[9]. Sonja Bata died in Toronto[4]. Burial took place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Sonja Bata ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Sonja Bata born?

Sonja Bata's place of birth was Zurich[2].

Where did Sonja Bata die?

Sonja Bata died in Toronto[4].

Who was Sonja Bata married to?

Sonja Bata's spouses include Thomas J. Bata[11].

What did Sonja Bata do for work?

Sonja Bata worked as architect[6] and entrepreneur[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Davos 2014 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Davos 2014 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Davos 2014 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Davos 2013 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Davos 2015 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Davos 2014 Participant List. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Zurich
    Citizenship
    Child Rosemarie Blyth-Bata
    Place of burial Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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