Karol Estreicher
Karol Estreicher (4 March 1906 in Kraków – 29 April 1984 in Kraków) was a Polish historian of art, writer and bibliographer, recipient of the Order of Polonia Restituta, son of Stanisław Estreicher. He was a professor at Jagiellonian University and served as the head of the university's museum.
Karol Estreicher
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- Born
- 4 March 1906
- Birthplace
- Kraków, Grand Duchy of Kraków, Austria-Hungary
- Died
- 29 April 1984
- Place of death
- Kraków, Polish People's Republic
- Nationality
- Poland.
- Occupation
- art historian, university teacher, writer and bibliographer.
- Fields
- art history.
- Education
- Jagiellonian University.
- Honours
- Odznaka tytułu honorowego „Zasłużony Nauczyciel PRL”, Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Work Flag Order, 2nd class, Gold Cross of Merit, Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta.
- Languages
- Polish.
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Karol Estreicher (4 March 1906 in Kraków – 29 April 1984 in Kraków) was a Polish historian of art, writer and bibliographer, recipient of the Order of Polonia Restituta, son of Stanisław Estreicher. He was a professor at Jagiellonian University and served as the head of the university's museum.
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Karol Estreicher studied at Jagiellonian University. The recorded working language is Polish. The field of work recorded is art history. Places of work recorded in the authority are Kraków. Employment is recorded with Jagiellonian University. Distinctions recorded are Odznaka tytułu honorowego „Zasłużony Nauczyciel PRL”, Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Work Flag Order, 2nd class and Gold Cross of Merit.
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• Born — 4 March 1906 • Birthplace — Kraków, Grand Duchy of Kraków, Austria-Hungary • Died — 29 April 1984 • Place of death — Kraków, Polish People's Republic
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