Alex Hrdlicka

Czech-American anthropologist
Person human Q593717
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Alex Hrdlicka

Summary

Alex Hrdlicka is a human[1]. His place of birth was Humpolec[2]. He was born on +1869-03-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on +1943-09-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], physician[7], pathologist[8], and scientific collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alex Hrdlicka was born in Humpolec[2].
  • Alex Hrdlicka passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Alex Hrdlicka was born on +1869-03-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alex Hrdlicka was born on +1869-03-30T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Alex Hrdlicka died on +1943-09-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alex Hrdlicka held citizenship in Kingdom of Bohemia[12].
  • Alex Hrdlicka's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Alex Hrdlicka worked as a physician[7].
  • Alex Hrdlicka worked as a pathologist[8].
  • Alex Hrdlicka's professions included scientific collector[9].
  • Alex Hrdlicka was employed by Smithsonian Institution[13].
  • Alex Hrdlicka received the honorary doctorate of the Masaryk University[14].
  • Alex Hrdlicka was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15].
  • Alex Hrdlicka was a member of National Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Alex Hrdlicka was a member of American Philosophical Society[17].
  • Alex Hrdlicka is recorded as male[18].
  • Alex Hrdlicka's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alex Hrdlicka's Commons category is recorded as Aleš Hrdlička[20].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21].
  • Alex Hrdlicka's family name is recorded as Hrdlička[22].
  • Alex Hrdlicka's given name is recorded as Aleš[23].
  • Alex Hrdlicka's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Alex Hrdlicka's described by source is recorded as Q96888274[25].
  • Alex Hrdlicka's described by source is recorded as regional database of the Regional Library of Highlands[26].
  • Alex Hrdlicka's described by source is recorded as Album representantů všech oborů veřejného života československého[27].

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Origins and Family

Alex Hrdlicka was born in Humpolec[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1869-03-29T00:00:00Z[3] and +1869-03-30T00:00:00Z[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], physician[7], pathologist[8], and scientific collector[9]. Among Alex Hrdlicka's employers was Smithsonian Institution[13].

Recognition

Alex Hrdlicka received the honorary doctorate of the Masaryk University[14].

Death and Burial

Alex Hrdlicka died on +1943-09-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21].

Why It Matters

Alex Hrdlicka ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Alex Hrdlicka born?

Alex Hrdlicka's place of birth was Humpolec[2].

Where did Alex Hrdlicka die?

Alex Hrdlicka died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Alex Hrdlicka do for work?

Alex Hrdlicka worked as anthropologist[6], physician[7], pathologist[8], and scientific collector[9].

What awards did Alex Hrdlicka receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the Masaryk University[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . tritius.kkvysociny.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Biographical Dictionary of the History of the Czech Lands. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . muni.cz. muni.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . tritius.kkvysociny.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . Who's Who in America 1901-1902. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . tritius.kkvysociny.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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