Leopold Kretzenbacher

Austrian ethnologist (1912–2007)
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Summary

Leopold Kretzenbacher was born on November 13, 1912[1], in Leibnitz[2]. He died on June 21, 2007[3], in Lebring-Sankt Margarethen[4]. He worked as an ethnologist[5], university teacher[6], and folklorist[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Austria[9]
  • Field of work: cultural history[10], folk culture[11], theatre studies[12]
  • Employer: Kiel University[13], University of Graz[14]
  • Educated at: University of Graz[15]
  • Award received: Ring of Honour of the Austrian state Styria[16], honorary doctorate of the University of Graz[17]
  • Member of: Austrian Academy of Sciences[18], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[19], Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Member of political party: Nazi Party[22]
  • Given name: Leopold[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[24]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[25]

FAQs

Where was Leopold Kretzenbacher born?

Leopold Kretzenbacher was born in Leibnitz[2].

Where did Leopold Kretzenbacher die?

Leopold Kretzenbacher died in Lebring-Sankt Margarethen[4].

What did Leopold Kretzenbacher do for work?

Leopold Kretzenbacher worked as an ethnologist[5], university teacher[6], and folklorist[7].

Where did Leopold Kretzenbacher go to school?

Leopold Kretzenbacher was educated at University of Graz[15].

What awards did Leopold Kretzenbacher receive?

Honors received include Ring of Honour of the Austrian state Styria[16] and honorary doctorate of the University of Graz[17].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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