Marek Edelman
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Summary
Marek Edelman was born on January 1, 1922[1], in Gomel[2]. He died on October 2, 2009[3], in Warsaw[4]. He worked as a politician[5], cardiologist[6], trade unionist[7], author[8], and physician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,243 views/month, #7,041 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1919[11]
- Place of burial: Okopowa Street Jewish Cemetery[12]
- Spouse: Alina Margolis-Edelman[13]
- Child: Aleksander Edelman[14], Ania Edelman[15]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[16]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[17]
- Position held: member of parliament[18]
- Educated at: Medical University of Łódź[19]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[21], honorary doctor of the Jagiellonian University of Krakow[22], Order of the Cross of Grunwald, 3rd class[23], honorary doctor of the Université libre de Bruxelles[24], Saint George medal[25], honorary citizen of Łódź[26]
- Member of: Jewish Combat Organization[27], Komitet Obrony Robotników[28], Solidarity[29]
- Religion or worldview: irreligion[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Member of political party: General Jewish Labour Bund in Lithuania, Poland and Russia[32]
- Commons category: Marek Edelman[33]
- Military, police or special rank: podporuchik[34]
- Unmarried partner: Paula Sawicka[35]
- Participated in conflict: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising[36]
- Family name: Edelman[37]
- Given name: Marek[38]
- Significant event: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising[39], 1939 Invasion of Poland[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Marek Edelman[41]
- Commons gallery: Marek Edelman[42]
- Work location: Warsaw[43], Łódź[44]
- Relative: Anna Margolis[45], Aleksander Margolis[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[47], Yiddish[48], German[49], French[50]
Why It Matters
Marek Edelman has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Marek Edelman born?
Marek Edelman's place of birth was Gomel[2].
Where did Marek Edelman die?
Marek Edelman passed away in Warsaw[4].
Who was Marek Edelman married to?
Marek Edelman's spouses include Alina Margolis-Edelman[13].
What did Marek Edelman do for work?
Marek Edelman worked as a politician[5], cardiologist[6], trade unionist[7], author[8], and physician[9].
Where did Marek Edelman go to school?
Marek Edelman was educated at Medical University of Łódź[19].
What awards did Marek Edelman receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[21], honorary doctor of the Jagiellonian University of Krakow[22], and Order of the Cross of Grunwald, 3rd class[23].