Kristijonas Donelaitis
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Summary
Kristijonas Donelaitis was born on January 1, 1714[1], in Lasdinehlen[2]. He died on February 18, 1780[3], in Chistye Prudy[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], and Lutheran pastor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (431 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Pagėgiai[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[10]
- Educated at: University of Königsberg[11]
- Notable work: The Seasons[12]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Kristijonas Donelaitis[15]
- Given name: Kristijonas[16]
- Work location: Chistye Prudy[17]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[18], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Lithuanian[21]
- Name in native language: Kristijonas Donelaitis[22]
- Writing language: Lithuanian[23]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Kristijonas Donelaitis include Donelaitis[24], an impact crater[25].
Why It Matters
Kristijonas Donelaitis has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
Works attributed to him include The Seasons[28], a literary work[29]. Entities named for him include Donelaitis[24], an impact crater[25].
FAQs
Where was Kristijonas Donelaitis born?
Kristijonas Donelaitis's place of birth was Lasdinehlen[2].
Where did Kristijonas Donelaitis die?
Kristijonas Donelaitis passed away in Chistye Prudy[4].
What did Kristijonas Donelaitis do for work?
Kristijonas Donelaitis worked as a writer[5], poet[6], and Lutheran pastor[7].
Where did Kristijonas Donelaitis go to school?
Kristijonas Donelaitis was educated at University of Königsberg[11].