Ralph Modjeski
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Summary
Ralph Modjeski was born on January 27, 1861[1], in Bochnia[2]. He died on June 26, 1940[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a civil engineer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (538 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Kraków[7]
- Place of burial: Inglewood Park Cemetery[8]
- Mother: Helena Modjeska[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10], Poland[11]
- Educated at: Illinois State University[12], École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[13]
- Award received: Howard N. Potts Medal[14], Franklin Medal[15], John Fritz Medal[16], Washington Award[17], John Scott Award[18]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[19], American Philosophical Society[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Ralph Modjeski[22]
- Family name: Modjeski[23], Modrzejewski[24]
- Given name: Ralph[25], Rudolf[26]
- Described by source: Polish Biographical Dictionary[27], The Encyclopedia Americana[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[29], English[30], French[31]
- P14974: 13249[32]
Why It Matters
Ralph Modjeski has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Ralph Modjeski born?
Ralph Modjeski was born in Bochnia[2].
Where did Ralph Modjeski die?
Ralph Modjeski died in Los Angeles[4].
Who were Ralph Modjeski's parents?
Ralph Modjeski's mother was Helena Modjeska[9].
What did Ralph Modjeski do for work?
Ralph Modjeski worked as a civil engineer[5].
Where did Ralph Modjeski go to school?
Ralph Modjeski was educated at Illinois State University[12] and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[13].
What awards did Ralph Modjeski receive?
Honors received include Howard N. Potts Medal[14], Franklin Medal[15], John Fritz Medal[16], and Washington Award[17].