Arnošt Lustig

Czech Jewish author (1926–2011)
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Arnošt Lustig

Summary

Arnošt Lustig is a human[1]. He was born in Prague[2]. He was born on December 21, 1926[3]. He passed away in Prague[4]. He died on February 26, 2011[5]. He worked as a writer[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Arnošt Lustig was born in Prague[2].
  • Arnošt Lustig died in Prague[4].
  • Arnošt Lustig was born on December 21, 1926[3].
  • Arnošt Lustig died on February 26, 2011[5].
  • Burial took place at New Jewish Cemetery[11].
  • Arnošt Lustig's father was Emil Lustig[12].
  • Arnošt Lustig's mother was Terezie Lustig[13].
  • Arnošt Lustig was married to Věra Weislitzová-Lustigová[14].
  • A child of Arnošt Lustig was Eva Lustigová[15].
  • A child of Arnošt Lustig was Josef Lustig[16].
  • Arnošt Lustig held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[17].
  • Arnošt Lustig held citizenship in Czech Republic[18].
  • Arnošt Lustig's professions included writer[6].
  • Arnošt Lustig worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Arnošt Lustig's professions included journalist[8].
  • Arnošt Lustig worked as a historian[9].
  • Arnošt Lustig's field of work was The Holocaust[19].
  • Arnošt Lustig was educated at University of Political and Social Affairs[20].
  • Arnošt Lustig received the Czech Medal of Merit, 1st class[21].
  • Arnošt Lustig received the Artis Bohemiae Amicis Medal[22].
  • Arnošt Lustig received the Franz Kafka Prize[23].
  • Arnošt Lustig received the Karel Čapek Prize[24].
  • Arnošt Lustig received the honorary citizen of Prague 2[25].
  • Arnošt Lustig is recorded as male[26].
  • Arnošt Lustig's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Prague[2], Arnošt Lustig… he was born on December 21, 1926[3]. His father was Emil Lustig[12]. His mother was Terezie Lustig[13].

Education

Arnošt Lustig was educated at University of Political and Social Affairs[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], and historian[9]. Arnošt Lustig's field of work was The Holocaust[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Czech Medal of Merit, 1st class[21], a class of award[28], in Czech Republic[29]; Artis Bohemiae Amicis Medal[22], a cultural prize[30], in Czech Republic[31], founded in 2000[32]; Franz Kafka Prize[23], a literary award[33], in Czech Republic[34], founded in 2001[35], headquartered in Old Town Hall[36]; Karel Čapek Prize[24], a literary award[37], in Czech Republic[38]; and honorary citizen of Prague 2[25], an award[39], in Czech Republic[40].

Personal Life

Arnošt Lustig was married to Věra Weislitzová-Lustigová[14]. Children include Eva Lustigová[15], a writer[41], b. 1956[42] and Josef Lustig[16], a director[43], b. 1951[44], specialised in film[45]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia[46].

Death and Burial

Arnošt Lustig died on February 26, 2011[5]. He passed away in Prague[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[47]. He is buried at New Jewish Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Arnošt Lustig include Arnošt Lustig Prize[48], an award[49], in Czech Republic[50], founded in 2012[51].

Why It Matters

Arnošt Lustig ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include Arnošt Lustig Prize[48], an award[49], in Czech Republic[50], founded in 2012[51].

FAQs

Where was Arnošt Lustig born?

Arnošt Lustig was born in Prague[2].

Where did Arnošt Lustig die?

Arnošt Lustig passed away in Prague[4].

Who were Arnošt Lustig's parents?

Arnošt Lustig's father was Emil Lustig[12]. Arnošt Lustig's mother was Terezie Lustig[13].

Who was Arnošt Lustig married to?

Arnošt Lustig's spouses include Věra Weislitzová-Lustigová[14].

What did Arnošt Lustig do for work?

Arnošt Lustig worked as writer[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], and historian[9].

Where did Arnošt Lustig go to school?

Arnošt Lustig was educated at University of Political and Social Affairs[20].

What awards did Arnošt Lustig receive?

Honors received include Czech Medal of Merit, 1st class[21], Artis Bohemiae Amicis Medal[22], Franz Kafka Prize[23], and Karel Čapek Prize[24].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  7. [17] . Records of persons of interest. svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  9. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [20] . dodo.is.cuni.cz. dodo.is.cuni.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  14. [46] . pametnaroda.cz. pametnaroda.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [47] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . ceskenoviny.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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