Jan Brankatschk

Sorbian historian (1930-1990)
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Summary

Jan Brankatschk was born on September 25, 1930[1], in Räckelwitz[2]. He died on September 18, 1990[3], in Leipzig[4]. He worked as a medieval historian[5] and university teacher[6]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[8], German Democratic Republic[9], German Reich[10]
  • Ethnic group: Sorbs[11]
  • Employer: Leipzig University[12]
  • Educated at: Leipzig University[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Member of political party: Socialist Unity Party of Germany[15]
  • Academic degree: Abitur[16], Diplom[17], doctorate[18], Promotion B[19]
  • Family name: Brankačk[20]
  • Given name: Jan[21]
  • Work location: Leipzig[22]
  • Described by source: Leksikon awtorow serbskich knihow[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[24], Upper Sorbian[25], Latin[26]
  • Name in native language: Jan Brankačk[27], Jan Brankatschk[28]

FAQs

Where was Jan Brankatschk born?

Jan Brankatschk's place of birth was Räckelwitz[2].

Where did Jan Brankatschk die?

Jan Brankatschk passed away in Leipzig[4].

What did Jan Brankatschk do for work?

Jan Brankatschk worked as a medieval historian[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Jan Brankatschk go to school?

Jan Brankatschk was educated at Leipzig University[13].

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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