Adolf Lorenz

Austrian physician (1854–1946)
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Summary

Adolf Lorenz was born on April 21, 1854[1], in Vidnava[2]. He died on February 12, 1946[3], in Sankt Andrä-Wördern[4]. He worked as a physician[5], orthopedic surgeon[6], university teacher[7], and orthopedist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: February 14, 1946[10]
  • Child: Konrad Lorenz[11], Albert Lorenz[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Austria[13]
  • Award received: Goethe Medal for Art and Science[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Adolf Lorenz[16]
  • Family name: Lorenz[17]
  • Given name: Adolf[18]
  • Described at URL: https://www.nytimes.com/1922/09/30/archives/dr-lorenz-fears-austrian-disaster-noted-surgeon-accompanied-by-two.html[19]
  • Student of: Eduard Albert[20]
  • Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[21]
  • Subject named as: Adolf Lorenz[22]
  • P14536: 395665[23]

Why It Matters

Adolf Lorenz has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Adolf Lorenz born?

Adolf Lorenz was born in Vidnava[2].

Where did Adolf Lorenz die?

Adolf Lorenz passed away in Sankt Andrä-Wördern[4].

What did Adolf Lorenz do for work?

Adolf Lorenz worked as a physician[5], orthopedic surgeon[6], university teacher[7], and orthopedist[8].

What awards did Adolf Lorenz receive?

Honors received include Goethe Medal for Art and Science[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . medacad.org. Retrieved . medacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . medacad.org. Retrieved . medacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . medacad.org. Retrieved . medacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . medacad.org. Retrieved . medacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . medacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . medacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Österreichisches Biographisches Lexikon 1815–1950. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · HedgeHog · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    P14536 → 395665
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  3. 18w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0451577-Lorenz-Adolf-18541946
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Place of death → Sankt Andrä-Wördern
    Child → Konrad Lorenz, Albert Lorenz
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