Galsan Tschinag

Mongolian writer (born 1944)
Person human Q689828
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Summary

Galsan Tschinag is a human[1]. Born in Tsengel[2], he… he was born on December 26, 1944[3]. He worked as a writer[4], shaman[5], teacher[6], novelist[7], and poet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Galsan Tschinag's place of birth was Tsengel[2].
  • Galsan Tschinag was born on December 26, 1944[3].
  • Galsan Tschinag held citizenship in Mongolia[10].
  • Galsan Tschinag worked as a writer[4].
  • Galsan Tschinag's professions included shaman[5].
  • Galsan Tschinag's professions included teacher[6].
  • Galsan Tschinag worked as a novelist[7].
  • Galsan Tschinag's professions included poet[8].
  • Galsan Tschinag worked as a librettist[11].
  • Among Galsan Tschinag's employers was National University of Mongolia[12].
  • Galsan Tschinag was educated at Leipzig University[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Galsan Tschinag is Q131339662[14].
  • Galsan Tschinag received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
  • Galsan Tschinag received the Adelbert von Chamisso Prize[16].
  • Galsan Tschinag received the Heimito von Doderer-Literaturpreis[17].
  • Galsan Tschinag received the Order of the Tyva Republic[18].
  • Galsan Tschinag received the Hero of Labour of Mongolia[19].
  • Galsan Tschinag is recorded as male[20].
  • Galsan Tschinag's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Galsan Tschinag's genre is xiaoshuo[22].
  • Galsan Tschinag's Commons category is recorded as Galsan Tschinag[23].
  • Galsan Tschinag's family name is recorded as Q141154519[24].
  • Galsan Tschinag's given name is recorded as Q141154518[25].
  • Galsan Tschinag's official website is recorded as http://www.galsan.info/[26].
  • Galsan Tschinag's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Tuvan[27].

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Origins and Family

Galsan Tschinag was born in Tsengel[2]. He was born on December 26, 1944[3].

Education

Galsan Tschinag was educated at Leipzig University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], shaman[5], teacher[6], novelist[7], poet[8], and librettist[11]. Galsan Tschinag was employed by National University of Mongolia[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Galsan Tschinag is Q131339662[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], a grade of an order[28], in Germany[29]; Adelbert von Chamisso Prize[16], a literary award[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1985[32]; Heimito von Doderer-Literaturpreis[17], a literary award[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1996[35]; Order of the Tyva Republic[18], an order[36], in Russia[37], founded in 1992[38]; and Hero of Labour of Mongolia[19], a title of honor[39], in Mongolian People's Republic[40], founded in 1956[41].

Why It Matters

Galsan Tschinag ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Galsan Tschinag born?

Born in Tsengel[2].

What did Galsan Tschinag do for work?

Galsan Tschinag worked as writer[4], shaman[5], teacher[6], novelist[7], and poet[8].

Where did Galsan Tschinag go to school?

Galsan Tschinag was educated at Leipzig University[13].

What awards did Galsan Tschinag receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], Adelbert von Chamisso Prize[16], Heimito von Doderer-Literaturpreis[17], and Order of the Tyva Republic[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . goodreads.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . goodreads.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language → {'lang': 'mn', 'text': 'Чинагийн Галсан'}, {'lang': 'tyv', 'text': 'Иргит Шыныкай оглу Чурук-уваа'}, {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Galsan Tschinag'}
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  2. 4w ago · Toghrul R · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Q141154518
    Family name → Q141154519
    P14750 → C898-3B03-9171-C4C8-8392
    Award received → Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Adelbert von Chamisso Prize, Heimito von Doderer-Literaturpreis +2
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Official website → http://www.galsan.info/
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