Markus Zusak

Australian author (born 1975)
Person human Q61522
Markus Zusak
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Markus Zusak

Summary

Markus Zusak is a human[1]. He was born in Sydney[2]. He was born on June 23, 1975[3]. He worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], and children's writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (826 views/month, #6,991 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Markus Zusak's place of birth was Sydney[2].
  • Markus Zusak was born on June 23, 1975[3].
  • Markus Zusak was born on 1975[8].
  • Markus Zusak held citizenship in Australia[9].
  • Markus Zusak worked as a writer[4].
  • Markus Zusak's professions included novelist[5].
  • Markus Zusak's professions included children's writer[6].
  • Markus Zusak was educated at University of New South Wales[10].
  • Markus Zusak's education included a stint at Engadine High School[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Markus Zusak is The Book Thief[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Markus Zusak is The Underdog[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Markus Zusak is Fighting Ruben Wolfe[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Markus Zusak is When Dogs Cry[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Markus Zusak is The Messenger[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Markus Zusak is Bridge of Clay[17].
  • Markus Zusak received the Margaret Edwards Award[18].
  • Markus Zusak received the Zilveren Zoen[19].
  • Markus Zusak received the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis[20].
  • Markus Zusak received the Kathleen Mitchell Award[21].
  • Markus Zusak received the National Jewish Book Award[22].
  • Markus Zusak received the Michael L. Printz Award[23].
  • Markus Zusak is recorded as male[24].
  • Markus Zusak's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Markus Zusak's Commons category is recorded as Markus Zusak[26].
  • Markus Zusak's family name is recorded as Zusak[27].

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Origins and Family

Markus Zusak was born in Sydney[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 23, 1975[3] and 1975[8].

Education

Educated at University of New South Wales[10], a public research university[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1949[30] and Engadine High School[11], a high school[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1969[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], novelist[5], and children's writer[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Book Thief[12], a literary work[34], founded in 2005[35]; The Underdog[13], a literary work[36]; Fighting Ruben Wolfe[14], a literary work[37]; When Dogs Cry[15], a literary work[38]; The Messenger[16], a written work[39]; and Bridge of Clay[17], a literary work[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Margaret Edwards Award[18], a literary award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1988[43]; Zilveren Zoen[19], a young adult literature award[44], in Netherlands[45]; Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis[20], a children's and young adult literature award[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1956[48]; Kathleen Mitchell Award[21], a literary award[49], in Australia[50], founded in 1996[51]; National Jewish Book Award[22], a literary award[52]; and Michael L. Printz Award[23], a literary award[53], in United States[54], founded in 2000[55].

Why It Matters

Markus Zusak ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (826 views/month, #6,991 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

Works attributed to him include The Book Thief[58], a literary work[59], founded in 2005[60]; The Messenger[61], a written work[62]; and Bridge of Clay[63], a literary work[64].

FAQs

Where was Markus Zusak born?

Markus Zusak's place of birth was Sydney[2].

What did Markus Zusak do for work?

Markus Zusak worked as writer[4], novelist[5], and children's writer[6].

Where did Markus Zusak go to school?

Markus Zusak was educated at University of New South Wales[10] and Engadine High School[11].

What awards did Markus Zusak receive?

Honors received include Margaret Edwards Award[18], Zilveren Zoen[19], Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis[20], and Kathleen Mitchell Award[21].

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  32. [64] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description Australian author (born 1975)
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  2. 28d ago · KaleemBot bot · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Australia
    Given name Markus
    Occupation writer, novelist, children's writer
    Described by source Iedereen Leest, Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ Added [[wikipedia:ur:مارکس زوساک]]"
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