Stanisław Lem
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Stanisław Lem
Summary
Stanisław Lem is a human[1]. He was born in Lviv[2]. He was born on September 12, 1921[3]. He passed away in Kraków[4]. He died on March 27, 2006[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], essayist[7], satirist[8], screenwriter[9], and science fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32,143 views/month, #6,261 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Stanisław Lem was born in Lviv[2].
- Stanisław Lem died in Kraków[4].
- Stanisław Lem was born on September 12, 1921[3].
- Stanisław Lem died on March 27, 2006[5].
- Stanisław Lem is buried at Salwator Cemetery[12].
- Stanisław Lem's father was Samuel Lem[13].
- Stanisław Lem was married to Barbara Lem[14].
- A child of Stanisław Lem was Tomasz Lem[15].
- Stanisław Lem held citizenship in Poland[16].
- Polish was Stanisław Lem's native language[17].
- Stanisław Lem is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[18].
- Stanisław Lem's professions included philosopher[6].
- Stanisław Lem worked as an essayist[7].
- Stanisław Lem worked as a satirist[8].
- Stanisław Lem worked as a screenwriter[9].
- Stanisław Lem worked as a science fiction writer[10].
- Stanisław Lem worked as a futurist[19].
- Stanisław Lem's field of work was philosophy[20].
- Stanisław Lem's field of work was science fiction[21].
- Stanisław Lem's field of work was drama[22].
- Stanisław Lem's field of work was science fiction literature[23].
- Stanisław Lem's education included a stint at Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University[24].
- Stanisław Lem was educated at Jagiellonian University[25].
- Stanisław Lem received the Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[26].
- Stanisław Lem received the Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Lviv[2], Stanisław Lem… he was born on September 12, 1921[3]. His father was Samuel Lem[13]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[18]. Polish was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University[24], a university[28], in Ukraine[29], founded in 1784[30], headquartered in Pekarska Street, Lviv[31] and Jagiellonian University[25], a public university[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1364[34], headquartered in Kraków[35]. Stanisław Lem earned the academic degree of Absolutorium[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], essayist[7], satirist[8], screenwriter[9], science fiction writer[10], and futurist[19]. Fields of work include philosophy[20], an academic discipline[37]; science fiction[21], a speculative fiction genre[38]; drama[22], a literary mode[39]; and science fiction literature[23], a literary genre[40].
Recognition
Awards received include Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[26]; Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[27]; Franz Kafka Prize[41], a literary award[42], in Czech Republic[43], founded in 2001[44], headquartered in Old Town Hall[45]; Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[46], a literary award[47], in France[48], founded in 1948[49]; Work Flag Order, 2nd class[50]; and Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[51], a grade of an order[52], in Poland[53].
Personal Life
Stanisław Lem was married to Barbara Lem[14]. A child of him was Tomasz Lem[15]. His religion is recorded as atheism[54].
Death and Burial
Stanisław Lem died on March 27, 2006[5]. He passed away in Kraków[4]. Burial took place at Salwator Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Stanisław Lem include BRITE-Lem[55] and 3836 Lem[56].
Why It Matters
Stanisław Lem ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32,143 views/month, #6,261 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He is credited with the discovery of brain in a vat[59], a thought experiment[60]. Works attributed to him include Solaris[61], a literary work[62], founded in 1960[63]; The Invincible[64], a literary work[65], founded in 1955[66]; The Cyberiad[67], a literary work[68]; His Master's Voice[69], a literary work[70]; The Futurological Congress[71], a literary work[72], founded in 1971[73]; and Fiasco[74], a literary work[75], founded in 1985[76]. Entities named for him include BRITE-Lem[55] and 3836 Lem[56].
FAQs
Where was Stanisław Lem born?
Stanisław Lem was born in Lviv[2].
Where did Stanisław Lem die?
Stanisław Lem died in Kraków[4].
Who were Stanisław Lem's parents?
Stanisław Lem's father was Samuel Lem[13].
Who was Stanisław Lem married to?
Stanisław Lem's spouses include Barbara Lem[14].
What did Stanisław Lem do for work?
Stanisław Lem worked as philosopher[6], essayist[7], satirist[8], screenwriter[9], and science fiction writer[10].
Where did Stanisław Lem go to school?
Stanisław Lem was educated at Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University[24] and Jagiellonian University[25].
What awards did Stanisław Lem receive?
Honors received include Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[26], Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[27], Franz Kafka Prize[41], and Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[46].
What did Stanisław Lem discover?
Stanisław Lem is credited as discoverer of brain in a vat[59].