Michael Polanyi date of birth:

March 11, 1891

How old was Michael Polanyi when died?

84

Where was Michael Polanyi born?

Budapest, Hungary

When did Michael Polanyi die?

February 22, 1976

Where did Michael Polanyi die?

Northampton, England

Michael Polanyi body shape:

Average

What color is Michael Polanyi's hair?

Brown - Light

Is Michael Polanyi gay or straight?

Straight

What religion is Michael Polanyi?

Roman Catholic

What is Michael Polanyi's ethnicity?

White

What is Michael Polanyi nationality?

Hungarian

What is Michael Polanyi's occupation?

Professor of physical chemistry, professor of social studies

Short Biography

Michael Polanyi, FRS (11 March 1891 – 22 February 1976) was a Hungarian-British polymath, who made important theoretical contributions to physical chemistry, economics, and philosophy. He argued that positivism supplies a false account of knowing, which if taken seriously undermines our highest achievements as human beings.