Mats Traat
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Summary
Mats Traat was born on November 23, 1936[1], in Arula[2]. He died on June 27, 2022[3]. He worked as a poet[4], literary translator[5], writer[6], and translator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Metsakalmistu[9]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[10], Estonia[11]
- Educated at: Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[12], Top Courses for Scriptwriters and Film Directors[13]
- Award received: Order of the White Star, 4th Class[14], Honored Writer of the Estonian SSR[15], Eduard Vilde literary award[16], Prize of Soviet Estonia[17], Friedebert Tuglas short story award[18], Juhan Smuul literary award[19], A. H. Tammsaare Literary Award[20], Juhan Liiv Poetry Award[21], Literary award of Viru county[22], Q12363799[23], Corn Crake Cultural Award[24], Yearly prize of the Endowment of Literature by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia[25], National Identity Award[26], Jaan Kross literary award[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Mats Traat[29]
- Family name: Traat[30]
- Given name: Mats[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Estonian[32], Russian[33]
- Name in native language: Mats Traat[34]
- Start of work period: 1958[35]
- Writing language: Estonian[36]
Why It Matters
Mats Traat has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Mats Traat born?
Mats Traat's place of birth was Arula[2].
What did Mats Traat do for work?
Mats Traat worked as a poet[4], literary translator[5], writer[6], and translator[7].
Where did Mats Traat go to school?
Mats Traat was educated at Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[12] and Top Courses for Scriptwriters and Film Directors[13].
What awards did Mats Traat receive?
Honors received include Order of the White Star, 4th Class[14], Honored Writer of the Estonian SSR[15], Eduard Vilde literary award[16], and Prize of Soviet Estonia[17].