Stefan Piotrowski

Polish astronomer
Person human Q9345288
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Summary

Stefan Piotrowski was born on April 11, 1910[1], in Kraków[2]. He died on January 17, 1985[3], in Warsaw[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Rakowicki Cemetery[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Poland[8]
  • Field of work: astrophysics[9]
  • Employer: Jagiellonian University[10]
  • Educated at: Jagiellonian University[11], Gymnasium of St. Hyacinth in Kraków[12]
  • Award received: Work Flag Order, 2nd class[13], Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[14], Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland[15], Polish State Award[16]
  • Member of: Polish Academy of Sciences[17], Polish Astronomical Society[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Doctoral student: Stanisław Grzędzielski[20]
  • Commons category: Stefan Piotrowski (astronomer)[21]
  • Family name: Piotrowski[22]
  • Given name: Stefan[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[24]
  • Birth name: Stefan Leon Ginwiłł-Piotrowski[25]
  • Name in native language: Stefan Piotrowski[26]
  • Interested in: astrophysics[27]

FAQs

Where was Stefan Piotrowski born?

Stefan Piotrowski's place of birth was Kraków[2].

Where did Stefan Piotrowski die?

Stefan Piotrowski died in Warsaw[4].

What did Stefan Piotrowski do for work?

Stefan Piotrowski worked as an astronomer[5].

Where did Stefan Piotrowski go to school?

Stefan Piotrowski was educated at Jagiellonian University[11] and Gymnasium of St. Hyacinth in Kraków[12].

What awards did Stefan Piotrowski receive?

Honors received include Work Flag Order, 2nd class[13], Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[14], Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland[15], and Polish State Award[16].

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