Pramoedya Ananta Toer
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Summary
Pramoedya Ananta Toer was born on February 6, 1925[1], in Blora[2]. He died on April 30, 2006[3], in Jakarta[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], and essayist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,405 views/month, #7,137 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: April 29, 2006[9]
- Place of burial: Karet Bivak Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: Indonesia[11]
- Notable work: Buru Quartet[12]
- Award received: Ramon Magsaysay Award[13], PEN Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award[14], Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Pramoedya Ananta Toer[17]
- Archives at: International Institute of Social History[18]
- Cause of death: diabetes[19]
- Family name: Tur[20], Toer[21]
- Given name: Pramoedya[22], Ananta[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pramoedya Ananta Toer[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Indonesian[27]
- Name in native language: Pramoedya Ananta Toer[28]
- Start of work period: 1945[29]
- Place of detention: Nusakambangan Island[30]
- Sibling: Soesilo Toer[31]
Why It Matters
Pramoedya Ananta Toer has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Works attributed to him include Earth of Mankind[34], a literary work[35] and Buru Quartet[36], a book series[37].
FAQs
Where was Pramoedya Ananta Toer born?
Pramoedya Ananta Toer was born in Blora[2].
Where did Pramoedya Ananta Toer die?
Pramoedya Ananta Toer died in Jakarta[4].
What did Pramoedya Ananta Toer do for work?
Pramoedya Ananta Toer worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], and essayist[7].
What awards did Pramoedya Ananta Toer receive?
Honors received include Ramon Magsaysay Award[13], PEN Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award[14], and Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize[15].