Friedrich Popelka
Friedrich Popelka , mostly Fritz Popelka , (* February 12, 1890 in Graz ; † February 27, 1973 ibid), was an Austrian historian, archivist , university professor and director of the Styrian State Archives in Graz.
Career
From 1900 to 1908 Fritz Popelka attended the “1. k. and k. State High School Graz " . From 1908 to 1912 he studied history and geography at the University of Graz and received his doctorate on January 20, 1913. phil. His dissertation dealt with the industrial history of Styria , a topic that corresponded to his origins (Popelka came from a well-known Gösting family of manufacturers) (printed in 1927). After his military service, he joined the Styrian State Archives in 1919, where he was director from 1950 to 1955. From 1935 he was a member of the Historical State Commission for Styria .
Honors
- Ring of Honor of the State Capital Graz (1960)
- Archduke Johann Research Award of the State of Styria
- Cross of Honor for Science and Art 1st Class of the Republic of Austria
- In Graz-Andritz , the Popelkaring is named in his honor
Fonts (selection)
- History of the Upper Styrian town and market trade up to the general craft regulations of 1527 . Dissertation, University of Graz, 1912 (handwritten)
- History of the City of Graz Vol. 1. Graz City Municipality 1928.
- Faded Styria. Historical images . Leykam, Graz 1948.
- History of the City of Graz Vol. 2. Styria, Graz 1969.
Web links
- Gerhard Pferschy : Directory of Fritz Popelka's publications (requested on September 18, 2009)
- Fritz Posch : Fritz Popelka † (queried on September 18, 2009)
- Literature for / about Fritz Popelka (selection) on the website of the Historical Commission for Styria
Individual evidence
- ^ Karl A. Kubinzky : The streets of Graz in: Steirerkrone from September 13, 2009, Graz Extra p. 25.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Popelka, Friedrich |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Popelka, Fritz |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian historian and university professor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 12, 1890 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Graz |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 27, 1973 |
| Place of death | Graz |