Elisabeth Markstein

Austrian slavicist, interpreter, translator and memoirist (1929–2013)
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Summary

Elisabeth Markstein was born on April 18, 1929[1], in Vienna[2]. She died on October 15, 2013[3], in Vienna[4]. She worked as a translator[5], memoirist[6], writer[7], interpreter[8], and slavist[9]. She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Father: Johann Koplenig[11]
  • Mother: Hilde Koplenig[12]
  • Spouse: Heinz Markstein[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Austria[14]
  • Occupation: author[15]
  • Field of work: Slavic studies[16], translation from Russian[17], translation into German[18]
  • Educated at: University of Vienna[19]
  • Award received: Translatio[20]
  • Sex or gender: female[21]
  • Member of political party: Communist Party of Austria[22]
  • Archives at: Hesburgh Libraries Rare Books & Special Collections[23]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[24]
  • Family name: Markstein[25]
  • Given name: Elisabeth[26]
  • Pseudonym: Anna Peturnig[27]
  • Work location: Vienna[28], Graz[29], Innsbruck[30], Austin[31]
  • Described by source: Biographies of important Austrian women scientists[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[33], Russian[34]
  • Birth name: Elisabeth Koplenig[35]
  • Name in native language: Elisabeth Markstein[36]
  • Different from: Elisabeth Markstein[37]

FAQs

Where was Elisabeth Markstein born?

Elisabeth Markstein was born in Vienna[2].

Where did Elisabeth Markstein die?

Elisabeth Markstein died in Vienna[4].

Who were Elisabeth Markstein's parents?

Elisabeth Markstein's father was Johann Koplenig[11]. Elisabeth Markstein's mother was Hilde Koplenig[12].

Who was Elisabeth Markstein married to?

Elisabeth Markstein's spouses include Heinz Markstein[13].

What did Elisabeth Markstein do for work?

Elisabeth Markstein worked as a translator[5], memoirist[6], writer[7], interpreter[8], and slavist[9].

Where did Elisabeth Markstein go to school?

Elisabeth Markstein was educated at University of Vienna[19].

What awards did Elisabeth Markstein receive?

Honors received include Translatio[20].

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  1. 6w ago · Geagea · 2026-08-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Father → Johann Koplenig
    Member of political party → Communist Party of Austria
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