Der Nister

Soviet writer and translator (1884-1950)
Person human Q1196043
Der Nister
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Summary

Der Nister was born on November 1, 1884[1], in Berdychiv[2]. He died on June 4, 1950[3], in Abez labor camp[4]. He worked as a translator[5], children's writer[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (222 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Commons category: Pinchus Kahanovich[13]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Yiddish[14], Russian[15]
  • Writing language: Yiddish[16]

Why It Matters

Der Nister has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

FAQs

Where was Der Nister born?

Der Nister's place of birth was Berdychiv[2].

Where did Der Nister die?

Der Nister died in Abez labor camp[4].

What did Der Nister do for work?

Der Nister worked as a translator[5], children's writer[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], and literary critic[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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