Nathan Alterman

Israeli poet (1910–1970)
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Summary

Nathan Alterman was born on August 14, 1910[1], in Warsaw[2]. He died on March 28, 1970[3], in Tel Aviv[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], journalist[7], playwright[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (686 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Kiryat Shaul Cemetery[11]
  • Father: Yitzhak Alterman[12]
  • Spouse: Rachel Marcus[13]
  • Child: Tirtza Atar[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[15], Mandatory Palestine[16], Israel[17]
  • Native language: Hebrew[18]
  • Occupation: songwriter[19]
  • Educated at: University of Paris[20]
  • Award received: Israel Prize[21], Bialik Prize[22], Tchernichowsky Prize[23], Ruppin Award[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Member of political party: Rafi[26]
  • Commons category: Nathan Alterman[27]
  • Unmarried partner: Tsilah Binder[28]
  • Family name: Alterman[29]
  • Given name: Nathan[30]
  • Political ideology: Labor Zionism[31]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[32], English[33], French[34], Hebrew[35], German[36], Polish[37]
  • Name in native language: נתן אלתרמן[38]
  • Start of work period: March 12, 1931[39]
  • End of work period: March 28, 1970[40]

Why It Matters

Nathan Alterman has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Nathan Alterman born?

Nathan Alterman's place of birth was Warsaw[2].

Where did Nathan Alterman die?

Nathan Alterman died in Tel Aviv[4].

Who were Nathan Alterman's parents?

Nathan Alterman's father was Yitzhak Alterman[12].

Who was Nathan Alterman married to?

Nathan Alterman's spouses include Rachel Marcus[13].

What did Nathan Alterman do for work?

Nathan Alterman worked as a poet[5], writer[6], journalist[7], playwright[8], and translator[9].

Where did Nathan Alterman go to school?

Nathan Alterman was educated at University of Paris[20].

What awards did Nathan Alterman receive?

Honors received include Israel Prize[21], Bialik Prize[22], Tchernichowsky Prize[23], and Ruppin Award[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . library.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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