János Pilinszky
0 sources
Summary
János Pilinszky was born on November 27, 1921[1], in Budapest[2]. He died on May 27, 1981[3], in Budapest[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], literary translator[7], playwright[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 25, 1921[11]
- Place of burial: Farkasréti Cemetery[12]
- Spouse: Anna Mark[13]
- Country of citizenship: Hungary[14]
- Native language: Hungarian[15]
- Occupation: librettist[16]
- Educated at: Eötvös Loránd University[17]
- Award received: Kossuth Prize[18], Hungarian Heritage Award[19], József Attila Prize[20], Baumgarten Prize[21]
- Member of: Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[24]
- Commons category: János Pilinszky[25]
- Given name: János[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hungarian[27]
- Name in native language: Pilinszky János[28]
- Start of work period: 1938[29]
Why It Matters
János Pilinszky has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was János Pilinszky born?
János Pilinszky's place of birth was Budapest[2].
Where did János Pilinszky die?
János Pilinszky died in Budapest[4].
Who was János Pilinszky married to?
János Pilinszky's spouses include Anna Mark[13].
What did János Pilinszky do for work?
János Pilinszky worked as a writer[5], poet[6], literary translator[7], playwright[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did János Pilinszky go to school?
János Pilinszky was educated at Eötvös Loránd University[17].
What awards did János Pilinszky receive?
Honors received include Kossuth Prize[18], Hungarian Heritage Award[19], József Attila Prize[20], and Baumgarten Prize[21].