Ivan Klíma
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Summary
Ivan Klíma was born on September 14, 1931[1], in Prague[2]. He died on October 4, 2025[3], in Prague[4]. He worked as a writer[5], essayist[6], playwright[7], journalist[8], and novelist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (475 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Vilém Klíma[11]
- Mother: Marta Klímová[12]
- Spouse: Helena Klímová[13]
- Child: Michal Klíma[14], Hana Bergmannová Klímová[15]
- Country of citizenship: Czechoslovakia[16], Czech Republic[17]
- Occupation: pedagogue[18], poet[19], opinion journalist[20], literary editor[21]
- Field of work: prose[22], literary activity[23], journalism[24], opinion journalism[25]
- Employer: University of Michigan[26]
- Educated at: Charles University[27], Prague University of Economics and Business[28]
- Award received: Franz Kafka Prize[29], Czech Medal of Merit, 1st class[30], Magnesia Litera[31], Karel Čapek Prize[32], Egon Erwin Kisch Award[33], Ferdinand Peroutka Award[34], honorary citizen of Prague[35]
- Member of: Českobratrská církev evangelická. Sbor (Vinohrady, Praha, Česko)[36]
- Religion or worldview: Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of Czechoslovakia[39]
- Commons category: Ivan Klíma[40]
- Family name: Klíma[41], Kauders[42]
- Given name: Ivan[43]
- Significant event: wedding[44], Q99850636[45]
- Relative: Martin Klíma[46], Otto Synek[47]
- Described by source: Records of persons of interest[48]
Why It Matters
Ivan Klíma has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by Philip Roth[51], a novelist[52], 1933–2018[53], of United States[54], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[55], specialised in belletristic literature[56].
FAQs
Where was Ivan Klíma born?
Ivan Klíma was born in Prague[2].
Where did Ivan Klíma die?
Ivan Klíma died in Prague[4].
Who were Ivan Klíma's parents?
Ivan Klíma's father was Vilém Klíma[11]. Ivan Klíma's mother was Marta Klímová[12].
Who was Ivan Klíma married to?
Ivan Klíma's spouses include Helena Klímová[13].
What did Ivan Klíma do for work?
Ivan Klíma worked as a writer[5], essayist[6], playwright[7], journalist[8], and novelist[9].
Where did Ivan Klíma go to school?
Ivan Klíma was educated at Charles University[27] and Prague University of Economics and Business[28].
What awards did Ivan Klíma receive?
Honors received include Franz Kafka Prize[29], Czech Medal of Merit, 1st class[30], Magnesia Litera[31], and Karel Čapek Prize[32].
Who did Ivan Klíma influence?
Ivan Klíma has been cited as an influence by Philip Roth[51].