Uys Krige
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Summary
Uys Krige was born on February 4, 1910[1], in Cape Province[2]. He died on August 10, 1987[3], in Hermanus[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], translator[6], poet[7], journalist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (176 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Bontebokskloof[11]
- Mother: Sannie Uys[12]
- Country of citizenship: South Africa[13]
- Educated at: Stellenbosch University[14], Paul Roos Gymnasium[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Military branch: International Brigades[17]
- Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[18]
- Cause of death: disease[19]
- Participated in conflict: Spanish Civil War[20]
- Family name: Krige[21]
- Pseudonym: Arnoldus Retief[22]
- Manner of death: natural causes[23]
- Described by source: Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[25], English[26], Afrikaans[27], French[28]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Harry Ransom Center[29]
- Writing language: Afrikaans[30], English[31]
Why It Matters
Uys Krige has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Uys Krige born?
Uys Krige was born in Cape Province[2].
Where did Uys Krige die?
Uys Krige died in Hermanus[4].
Who were Uys Krige's parents?
Uys Krige's mother was Sannie Uys[12].
What did Uys Krige do for work?
Uys Krige worked as a linguist[5], translator[6], poet[7], journalist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Uys Krige go to school?
Uys Krige was educated at Stellenbosch University[14] and Paul Roos Gymnasium[15].