Andrejs Pumpurs
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Summary
Andrejs Pumpurs was born on September 22, 1841[1], in Jumprava Parish[2]. He died on July 6, 1902[3], in Riga[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], military officer[7], agricultural worker[8], and surveyor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Lieljumprava parish[11]
- Date of death: 1902[12]
- Place of burial: Great Cemetery[13]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[14], Latvia[15]
- Native language: Latvian[16]
- Notable work: Lāčplēsis[17]
- Award received: Order of Saint Stanislaus[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: epic poem[20]
- Military branch: Imperial Russian Army[21]
- Commons category: Andrejs Pumpurs[22]
- Military, police or special rank: military officer[23]
- Cause of death: disease[24]
- Participated in conflict: Tenth Russo-Turkish War[25]
- Family name: Pumpurs[26]
- Given name: Andrejs[27]
- Work location: Daugavpils[28]
- Allegiance: Russian Empire[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latvian[32], Russian[33]
- Name in native language: Andrejs Pumpurs[34]
- Start of work period: 1869[35]
- Writing language: Latvian[36]
Why It Matters
Andrejs Pumpurs has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Works attributed to him include Lāčplēsis[39], an epic poem[40].
FAQs
Where was Andrejs Pumpurs born?
Andrejs Pumpurs was born in Jumprava Parish[2].
Where did Andrejs Pumpurs die?
Andrejs Pumpurs died in Riga[4].
What did Andrejs Pumpurs do for work?
Andrejs Pumpurs worked as a poet[5], writer[6], military officer[7], agricultural worker[8], and surveyor[9].
What awards did Andrejs Pumpurs receive?
Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus[18].