Ada Polak

Norwegian art historian (1914–2010)
Person human Q4586586
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Summary

Ada Polak was born on September 19, 1914[1], in Ljan[2]. She died on October 25, 2010[3], in London[4]. She worked as an art historian[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Q140966087[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[8]
  • Educated at: University of Oslo[9]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[10]
  • Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[11]
  • Sex or gender: female[12]
  • Family name: Polak[13]
  • Given name: Ada[14]
  • Sibling: Ellisiv Steen[15]

Why It Matters

Ada Polak is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]

FAQs

Where was Ada Polak born?

Ada Polak's place of birth was Ljan[2].

Where did Ada Polak die?

Ada Polak died in London[4].

Who were Ada Polak's parents?

Ada Polak's father was Q140966087[7].

What did Ada Polak do for work?

Ada Polak worked as an art historian[5].

Where did Ada Polak go to school?

Ada Polak was educated at University of Oslo[9].

What awards did Ada Polak receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [16] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 19w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bnb person id (obsolete) → PolakAda1914-2010
    Prabook id → 2545124
    Bibsys id → 90065495
    Country of citizenship → Norway
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