Wilhelmina Iwanowska
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Summary
Wilhelmina Iwanowska was born on September 2, 1905[1], in Vilnius[2]. She died on May 16, 1999[3], in Toruń[4]. She worked as an astronomer[5], university teacher[6], and mathematician[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cemetery of St. George in Toruń[9]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[10]
- Field of work: astrophysics[11]
- Position held: professor[12]
- Employer: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń[13], Institute of Astronomy[14]
- Educated at: Vilnius University[15], Stephen Báthory University[16]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17]
- Member of: Polish Academy of Sciences[18], International Astronomical Union[19]
- Sex or gender: female[20]
- Commons category: Wilhelmina Iwanowska[21]
- Academic degree: professor[22]
- Family name: Iwanowski[23]
- Given name: Wilhelmina (given name)[24]
- Work location: Toruń[25], Vilnius[26]
- Described by source: Współcześni uczeni polscy. Słownik biograficzny[27], Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[29]
- Name in native language: Wilhelmina Iwanowska[30]
- Interested in: astrophysics[31]
- P14528: 31861[32]
- P14974: 6946[33]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Wilhelmina Iwanowska include 198820 Iwanowska[34], an asteroid[35].
Why It Matters
Wilhelmina Iwanowska has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Entities named for her include 198820 Iwanowska[34], an asteroid[35].
FAQs
Where was Wilhelmina Iwanowska born?
Wilhelmina Iwanowska's place of birth was Vilnius[2].
Where did Wilhelmina Iwanowska die?
Wilhelmina Iwanowska died in Toruń[4].
What did Wilhelmina Iwanowska do for work?
Wilhelmina Iwanowska worked as an astronomer[5], university teacher[6], and mathematician[7].
Where did Wilhelmina Iwanowska go to school?
Wilhelmina Iwanowska was educated at Vilnius University[15] and Stephen Báthory University[16].
What awards did Wilhelmina Iwanowska receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17].