Ryszard Kapuściński
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Ryszard Kapuściński
Summary
Ryszard Kapuściński is a human[1]. He was born in Pinsk[2]. He was born on March 4, 1932[3]. He passed away in Warsaw[4]. He died on January 23, 2007[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], translator[8], photographer[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (936 views/month, #7,062 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Ryszard Kapuściński's place of birth was Pinsk[2].
- Ryszard Kapuściński died in Warsaw[4].
- Ryszard Kapuściński was born on March 4, 1932[3].
- Ryszard Kapuściński died on January 23, 2007[5].
- Burial took place at Powązki Military Cemetery[12].
- Ryszard Kapuściński held citizenship in Poland[13].
- Ryszard Kapuściński is identified as part of the Poles ethnic group[14].
- Ryszard Kapuściński worked as a writer[6].
- Ryszard Kapuściński worked as a journalist[7].
- Ryszard Kapuściński's professions included translator[8].
- Ryszard Kapuściński worked as a photographer[9].
- Ryszard Kapuściński's professions included poet[10].
- Ryszard Kapuściński worked as a reporter[15].
- Ryszard Kapuściński's field of work was fiction[16].
- Ryszard Kapuściński's education included a stint at University of Warsaw[17].
- A notable work attributed to Ryszard Kapuściński is The Shadow of the Sun[18].
- Ryszard Kapuściński received the Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[19].
- Ryszard Kapuściński received the Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[20].
- Ryszard Kapuściński received the Gold Cross of Merit[21].
- Ryszard Kapuściński received the Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[22].
- Ryszard Kapuściński received the Princess of Asturias Award for Communications and Humanities[23].
- Ryszard Kapuściński received the Samuel-Bogumil-Linde prize[24].
- Ryszard Kapuściński was a member of European Academy of Sciences and Arts[25].
- Ryszard Kapuściński was a member of Polish PEN Club[26].
- Ryszard Kapuściński was a member of Stowarzyszenie Pisarzy Polskich[27].
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Origins and Family
Ryszard Kapuściński was born in Pinsk[2]. He was born on March 4, 1932[3]. He is identified as part of the Poles ethnic group[14].
Education
Ryszard Kapuściński's education included a stint at University of Warsaw[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], translator[8], photographer[9], poet[10], and reporter[15]. Ryszard Kapuściński's field of work was fiction[16].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Ryszard Kapuściński is The Shadow of the Sun[18]. Things named for him include Ryszard Kapuściński Award for literary reportage[28], a literary award[29], in Poland[30], founded in 2010[31], headquartered in Warsaw[32].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[19], a grade of an order[33], in Poland[34]; Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[20], a grade of an order[35], in Poland[36]; Gold Cross of Merit[21]; Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[22]; Princess of Asturias Award for Communications and Humanities[23], a class of award[37], in Spain[38], founded in 1981[39]; and Samuel-Bogumil-Linde prize[24], a literary award[40], in Poland[41], founded in 1996[42], headquartered in Toruń[43].
Personal Life
Ryszard Kapuściński's religion is recorded as Roman Catholic[44]. He was affiliated with the Polish United Workers' Party[45].
Death and Burial
Ryszard Kapuściński died on January 23, 2007[5]. He passed away in Warsaw[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[46]. Burial took place at Powązki Military Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Ryszard Kapuściński ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (936 views/month, #7,062 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Works attributed to him include The Shadow of the Sun[49], a written work[50]; The Emperor[51], a literary work[52]; Shah of Shahs[53], a literary work[54]; and Another Day of Life[55], a literary work[56]. Entities named for him include Ryszard Kapuściński Award for literary reportage[28], a literary award[29], in Poland[30], founded in 2010[31], headquartered in Warsaw[32].
FAQs
Where was Ryszard Kapuściński born?
Ryszard Kapuściński was born in Pinsk[2].
Where did Ryszard Kapuściński die?
Ryszard Kapuściński passed away in Warsaw[4].
What did Ryszard Kapuściński do for work?
Ryszard Kapuściński worked as writer[6], journalist[7], translator[8], photographer[9], and poet[10].
Where did Ryszard Kapuściński go to school?
Ryszard Kapuściński was educated at University of Warsaw[17].
What awards did Ryszard Kapuściński receive?
Honors received include Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[19], Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[20], Gold Cross of Merit[21], and Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[22].