Sigitas Geda
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Summary
Sigitas Geda was born on February 4, 1943[1], in Lazdijai District Municipality[2]. He died on December 12, 2008[3], in Vilnius[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], poet[6], politician[7], journalist[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Paterai[11]
- Place of burial: Antakalnis Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[13], Lithuania[14]
- Occupation: writer[15], essayist[16], activist[17], playwright[18], editing staff[19]
- Educated at: Vilnius University[20]
- Award received: Lithuanian National Prize[21], Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family name: Geda[24]
- Given name: Sigitas[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[26], German[27], Lithuanian[28]
- Start of work period: 1966[29]
- Writing language: Lithuanian[30]
Why It Matters
Sigitas Geda has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Sigitas Geda born?
Sigitas Geda's place of birth was Lazdijai District Municipality[2].
Where did Sigitas Geda die?
Sigitas Geda passed away in Vilnius[4].
What did Sigitas Geda do for work?
Sigitas Geda worked as a linguist[5], poet[6], politician[7], journalist[8], and translator[9].
Where did Sigitas Geda go to school?
Sigitas Geda was educated at Vilnius University[20].
What awards did Sigitas Geda receive?
Honors received include Lithuanian National Prize[21] and Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[22].