Jan Meakank

German writer (1905-1972)
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Summary

Jan Meakank was born on July 23, 1905[1], in Brohna/Bronjo[2]. He died on October 4, 1972[3], in Cannewitz[4]. He worked as a writer[5], ethnologist[6], cultural worker[7], and teacher[8]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Child: Marko Meškank[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
  • Award received: Ćišinski award[12]
  • Member of: Serbski Sokoł[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Given name: Jan[15]
  • Relative: Timo Meškank[16], Chrysta Meškankowa[17]
  • Described by source: New Biographical Dictionary on the History and Culture of the Sorbs[18], Leksikon awtorow serbskich knihow[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Upper Sorbian[20], German[21]
  • Writing language: Upper Sorbian[22]

FAQs

Where was Jan Meakank born?

Jan Meakank was born in Brohna/Bronjo[2].

Where did Jan Meakank die?

Jan Meakank died in Cannewitz[4].

What did Jan Meakank do for work?

Jan Meakank worked as a writer[5], ethnologist[6], cultural worker[7], and teacher[8].

What awards did Jan Meakank receive?

Honors received include Ćišinski award[12].

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  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 4
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  2. 27d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 24257
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  3. 5w ago · Printstream · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 24257
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  4. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → human
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    Occupation → writer, ethnologist, cultural worker +1
    Date of death → +1972-10-04T00:00:00Z
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