János Pilinszky

Hungarian poet, writer (1921–1981)
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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].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] ↑ . mandiner.hu. mandiner.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . International Music Score Library Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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