Gerd Kaminski
- August 7, 2022
- 79 years
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Gerd Kaminski, 79, Austrian legal scholar.
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|Gerd Kaminski (14 December 1942 – 7 August 2022) was an Austrian legal scholar and an expert in Chinese affairs.
He studied law and the Chinese language at the University of Vienna. He has been the head of the Austro-Chinese society since 1971. He has been head of the Boltzmann Institute for Chinese and Southeast Asian Research in Vienna since his habilitation in 1978. Additionally he held several guest professorships, amongst others at the State University of New York and at the Peking University. Furthermore, he was a Chinese affairs consultant to the Austrian Foreign Ministry. One of his main focuses in his studies was the conception of Chinese law. He has travelled to Asia more than 70 times und wrote more than 35 books.
Kaminski died on 7 August 2022, at the age of 79.
Awards
- 2001: Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the Province of Vienna
- 2003: PaN Personality Prize
- 2013: John Rabe Award
Select works
As author
- “Bewaffnete Neutralität.“ Basteiverlag, Vienna 1971
- „Die Haltung der Volksrepublik China zum völkerrechtlichen Gebietserwerb demonstriert an den Fällen der Insel Zhenbao (Damanski) und der Diaoyu-Inseln (Senkaku-Inseln).“ Austrian China Research Institution, Vienna 1975
- „Von Österreichern und Chinesen.“ Europa-Verlag, Vienna 1980, ISBN 3-203-50744-7 (together with Else Unterrieder)
- „Der Zauber des bunten Schattens. Chinesisches Schattenspiel einst und jetzt.“ Carinthia, Carinthia 1988, ISBN 3-85378-314-7 (together with Else Unterrieder)
- „Verheiratet mit China. Die unglaubliche Geschichte einer Österreicherin in China.“ Löcker Verlag, Vienna 1997, ISBN 3-85409-288-1
- „Der Boxeraufstand. Entlarvter Mythos.“ Löcker Verlag, Vienna 2000, ISBN 3-85409-325-X
- „Hilf Himmel. Götter und Heilige in China und Europa.“ Austrian museum for folklore, Vienna 2002, ISBN 3-900359-98-9 (together with Franz Grieshofer)
- “Pestarzt in China. Das abenteuerliche Leben des Dr. Heinrich Jettmar.“ Löcker Verlag, Vienna 2010, ISBN 978-3-85409-541-5
As editor
- „Neutralität in Europa und Südostasien.“ „Wehling-Verlag“, Bonn 1979, ISBN 3-88437-010-3
- „Pandabären statt Parolen. Chinesische Zeitgeschichte in Zeugnissen chinesischer Kindermalerei.“ Europa Verlag, Vienna 1986; ISBN 3-203-50961-X
- „Aodili – Österreich-China. Geschichte einer 300-jährigen Beziehung. Katalog zur Ausstellung in Krems.“ ÖCGF, Vienna 1996, ISBN 3-9500567-0-X (together with Barbara Kreissl)
- Jakob Rosenfeld: „Ich kannte sie alle, Das Tagebuch des chinesischen Generals Jakob Rosenfeld“. Löcker Verlag, Vienna 2002, ISBN 3-85409-363-2
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Gerd Kaminski's archived record and the sources above.
1.What was the date of birth of Gerd Kaminski?
- A.14 December 1942correct
- B.7 August 1950
- C.14 December 1950
- D.7 August 1942
Gerd Kaminski was born on 14 December 1942.
Source: introduction
2.Which university did Gerd Kaminski attend for his studies?
- A.State University of New York
- B.Peking University
- C.University of Viennacorrect
- D.University of Salzburg
Gerd Kaminski studied law and the Chinese language at the University of Vienna.
Source: introduction
3.Since which year has Gerd Kaminski served as the head of the Austro-Chinese society?
- A.1971correct
- B.1980
- C.1965
- D.1978
Gerd Kaminski has been the head of the Austro-Chinese society since 1971.
Source: introduction
4.In which year did Gerd Kaminski receive his habilitation?
- A.1975
- B.1980
- C.1978correct
- D.1971
Gerd Kaminski has been head of the Boltzmann Institute since his habilitation in 1978.
Source: introduction
5.Approximately how many times did Gerd Kaminski travel to Asia?
- A.More than 50
- B.More than 35
- C.More than 100
- D.More than 70correct
Gerd Kaminski has travelled to Asia more than 70 times.
Source: introduction
6.What was the age of Gerd Kaminski at the time of his death?
- A.79correct
- B.75
- C.85
- D.81
Gerd Kaminski died on 7 August 2022, at the age of 79.
Source: introduction
7.Which of these institutions did Gerd Kaminski serve as a guest professor?
- A.State University of New Yorkcorrect
- B.University of Graz
- C.Vienna University of Economics
- D.University of Beijing
Gerd Kaminski held guest professorships at the State University of New York and at the Peking University.
Source: introduction
8.In which year was Gerd Kaminski awarded the John Rabe Award?
- A.2013correct
- B.2001
- C.2010
- D.2003
Gerd Kaminski received the John Rabe Award in 2013.
Source: Awards section
9.What is the total number of books Gerd Kaminski is credited with writing?
- A.More than 20
- B.More than 50
- C.More than 35correct
- D.More than 75
The text states that Gerd Kaminski wrote more than 35 books.
Source: introduction
10.Which organization did Gerd Kaminski serve as a consultant for regarding Chinese affairs?
- A.The Boltzmann Institute
- B.The United Nations
- C.The Austro-Chinese Society
- D.The Austrian Foreign Ministrycorrect
Gerd Kaminski was a Chinese affairs consultant to the Austrian Foreign Ministry.
Source: introduction
11.Who co-authored the book 'Von Österreichern und Chinesen' with Gerd Kaminski?
- A.Heinrich Jettmar
- B.Else Unterriedercorrect
- C.Barbara Kreissl
- D.Franz Grieshofer
The book 'Von Österreichern und Chinesen' was written by Gerd Kaminski together with Else Unterrieder.
Source: Select works section
12.What was the subject of the book authored by Gerd Kaminski in 2000?
- A.Chinese Law
- B.Chinese Shadow Puppetry
- C.The life of Jakob Rosenfeld
- D.The Boxer Rebellioncorrect
Gerd Kaminski authored the book 'Der Boxeraufstand. Entlarvter Mythos' in 2000.
Source: Select works section
13.For which publication did Gerd Kaminski serve as an editor in 1986?
- A.Neutralität in Europa und Südostasien
- B.Aodili – Österreich-China
- C.Pandabären statt Parolencorrect
- D.Pestarzt in China
Gerd Kaminski edited 'Pandabären statt Parolen. Chinesische Zeitgeschichte in Zeugnissen chinesischer Kindermalerei' in 1986.
Source: Select works section
14.Which of these prizes did Gerd Kaminski receive in 2001?
- A.John Rabe Award
- B.Austrian State Prize
- C.Grand Decoration of Honour in Goldcorrect
- D.PaN Personality Prize
Gerd Kaminski received the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the Province of Vienna in 2001.
Source: Awards section
15.What is the primary focus of one of Gerd Kaminski's main areas of study?
- A.The conception of Chinese lawcorrect
- B.The history of the Boxer Rebellion
- C.The life of Jakob Rosenfeld
- D.Chinese puppet theatre
One of the main focuses in the studies of Gerd Kaminski was the conception of Chinese law.
Source: introduction
16.What title was published by Gerd Kaminski and Franz Grieshofer in 2002?
- A.Hilf Himmelcorrect
- B.Der Boxeraufstand
- C.Pestarzt in China
- D.Neutralität in Europa
Gerd Kaminski published 'Hilf Himmel. Götter und Heilige in China und Europa' together with Franz Grieshofer in 2002.
Source: Select works section
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