Milan Rastislav Štefánik

Slovak politician, diplomat, French Army general and astronomer (1880-1919)
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Milan Rastislav Štefánik
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Summary

Milan Rastislav Štefánik is a human[1]. Born in Košariská[2], he… he was born on July 21, 1880[3]. He died in Ivanka pri Dunaji[4]. He died on May 4, 1919[5]. He worked as a politician[6], astronomer[7], photographer[8], military officer[9], and diplomat[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (737 views/month, #6,972 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik was born in Košariská[2].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik was born in Košařiska[12].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik passed away in Ivanka pri Dunaji[4].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik was born on July 21, 1880[3].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik died on May 4, 1919[5].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik is buried at Mausoleum of Milan Rastislav Štefánik[13].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik's father was Pavel Štefánik[14].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[15].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik held citizenship in France[16].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik worked as a politician[6].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik's professions included astronomer[7].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik's professions included photographer[8].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik's professions included military officer[9].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik worked as a diplomat[10].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik's professions included aircraft pilot[17].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik held the position of defence minister[18].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik held the position of member of the Revolutionary National Assembly of Czechoslovakia[19].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik was educated at Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[20].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[22].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik received the Prix Jules Janssen[23].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik received the Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945[24].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik received the Order of St. Vladimir[25].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik received the Grand cross of the Order of the White Lion[26].
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Košariská[2], a municipality of Slovakia[28], in Slovakia[29], founded in 1786[30] and Košařiska[12], a municipality of the Czech Republic[31], in Czech Republic[32], founded in 1657[33]. Milan Rastislav Štefánik was born on July 21, 1880[3]. His father was Pavel Štefánik[14].

Education

Milan Rastislav Štefánik's education included a stint at Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], astronomer[7], photographer[8], military officer[9], diplomat[10], and aircraft pilot[17]. Positions held include defence minister[18], a position[34] and member of the Revolutionary National Assembly of Czechoslovakia[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], a Ordensklasse[35], in France[36], founded in 1802[37]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[22], a courage award[38], in France[39], founded in 1915[40]; Prix Jules Janssen[23], a science award[41], in France[42], founded in 1897[43]; Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945[24], an award[44], in Czechoslovakia[45], founded in 1940[46]; Order of St. Vladimir[25], an order[47], in Russian Empire[48], founded in 1782[49]; and Grand cross of the Order of the White Lion[26], a grade of an order[50], in Czech Republic[51].

Personal Life

Milan Rastislav Štefánik's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[27].

Death and Burial

Milan Rastislav Štefánik died on May 4, 1919[5]. He passed away in Ivanka pri Dunaji[4]. Burial took place at Mausoleum of him[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Milan Rastislav Štefánik include M. R. Štefánik Airport[52], an airport[53], in Slovakia[54]; Štefánik's Observatory[55], an astronomical observatory[56], in Czech Republic[57], founded in 1928[58]; Milan Rastislav Stefanik Order[59], an order[60], in Czechoslovakia[61], founded in 1991[62]; 3571 Milanštefánik[63], an asteroid[64]; Cross of him[65], a state decoration[66], in Slovakia[67], founded in 1994[68]; and Štefanik Bridge[69], a bridge[70], in Czech Republic[71], founded in 1951[72].

Why It Matters

Milan Rastislav Štefánik ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (737 views/month, #6,972 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

Entities named for him include M. R. Štefánik Airport[52], an airport[53], in Slovakia[54]; Štefánik's Observatory[55], an astronomical observatory[56], in Czech Republic[57], founded in 1928[58]; Milan Rastislav Stefanik Order[59], an order[60], in Czechoslovakia[61], founded in 1991[62]; 3571 Milanštefánik[63], an asteroid[64]; Cross of him[65], a state decoration[66], in Slovakia[67], founded in 1994[68]; and Štefanik Bridge[69], a bridge[70], in Czech Republic[71], founded in 1951[72].

FAQs

Where was Milan Rastislav Štefánik born?

Milan Rastislav Štefánik was born in Košariská[2].

Where did Milan Rastislav Štefánik die?

Milan Rastislav Štefánik died in Ivanka pri Dunaji[4].

Who were Milan Rastislav Štefánik's parents?

Milan Rastislav Štefánik's father was Pavel Štefánik[14].

What did Milan Rastislav Štefánik do for work?

Milan Rastislav Štefánik worked as politician[6], astronomer[7], photographer[8], military officer[9], and diplomat[10].

Where did Milan Rastislav Štefánik go to school?

Milan Rastislav Štefánik was educated at Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[20].

What awards did Milan Rastislav Štefánik receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[22], Prix Jules Janssen[23], and Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945[24].

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