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Peter Dusek

1945 – 2024

Austrian historian

Archivist Historian University teacher
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About Peter Dusek

Lived 1945 – 2024 (aged 79). Peter Dusek was an Austrian archivist, historian, university teacher, author and editing staff.

Peter Dusek (20 May 1945 – 22 May 2024) was an Austrian historian, archivist and journalist. He was born in Waidhofen an der Thaya. Dusek died on 22 May 2024, at the age of 79.

Awards and honors Förderungspreis der Stadt Vienna 1979: Österreichischer Staatspreis für Wissenschaftspublizistik Adolf-Schärf-Prize Silbernes Ehrenzeichen der Stadt Vienna 2003: Goldenes Ehrenzeichen der Stadt Vienna 2003: Professortitel, verliehen durch das Unterrichtsministerium 2006: Erasmus EuroMedia Medal 2008: Gottlob-Frick-Medal

Selected publications Peter Dusek, Anton Pelinka, Erika Weinzierl (Hrsg.): Zeitgeschichte im Aufriss. Vienna/Munich 1988. Alltagsfaschismus in Österreich. St. Pölten 1979. Medienkoffer zur österreichischen Zeitgeschichte I–IV. Vienna 1980–1985. Elektra – Rache ohne Erlösung. Munich 1982. Oper live. Vienna 1987. Zeitzeugen; 1987. Vienna 1987. Kulissengespräche I. Vienna 1993. Kulissengespräche II. Vienna 1995. Leonie Rysanek – 40 Jahre Operngeschichte. Hamburg 1990.

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Important facts

Born
20 May 1945, Waidhofen an der Thaya
Birth century
20th century
Died
23 May 2024
Occupation
Archivist, historian, university teacher, author, editing staff
Nationality
Austria
Education
University of Vienna
Employers
University of Vienna
Awards
Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna; Berufstitel Professor

People in Peter Dusek's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Anton Pelinka
1941 – 2025
Television presenter
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Erika Weinzierl
1925 – 2014
Historian
 Portrait of Leonie Rysanek
Leonie Rysanek
1926 – 1998
Opera singer

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Peter Dusek's

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Albert W. Tucker
1905 – 1995
Mathematician
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Arne Beurling
1905 – 1986
Mathematician
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Felix Bloch
1905 – 1983
Physicist
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Ulf von Euler
1905 – 1983
Pharmacologist
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Albert B. Sabin
1906 – 1993
Virologist
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Hans Bethe
1906 – 2005
Physicist

Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Dusek?

Austrian historian (1945–2024)

When was Peter Dusek born?

Peter Dusek was born on 20 May 1945 in Waidhofen an der Thaya.

When did Peter Dusek die?

Peter Dusek died on 23 May 2024.

What was Peter Dusek's occupation?

Peter Dusek was an archivist, historian, university teacher, author and editing staff.

What nationality was Peter Dusek?

Peter Dusek was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Dusek

· Wikidata: Q2074592

· DBpedia: Peter Dusek

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