Vizma Belševica
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Summary
Vizma Belševica was born on May 30, 1931[1], in Riga[2]. She died on August 6, 2005[3], in Riga[4]. She worked as a poet[5], writer[6], translator[7], and playwright[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (208 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Rainis Cemetery[10]
- Child: Klāvs Elsbergs[11], Jānis Elsbergs[12]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[13], Latvia[14]
- Field of work: poetry[15], novel[16]
- Educated at: Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[17]
- Notable work: Trilogy Bille[18]
- Award received: Order of the Three Stars[19], Tomas Tranströmer prize[20]
- Sex or gender: female[21]
- Commons category: Vizma Belševica[22]
- Family name: Belševič[23], Elsbergs[24]
- Given name: Vizma[25]
- Work location: Riga[26]
- Described by source: Metzler Autorinnen Lexikon (1 ed.)[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latvian[28]
- Start of work period: 1947[29]
- P14541: f8iCE[30]
- P14750: 1B68-B01D-ECBF-0996-8B78[31]
Why It Matters
Vizma Belševica has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Vizma Belševica born?
Vizma Belševica's place of birth was Riga[2].
Where did Vizma Belševica die?
Vizma Belševica passed away in Riga[4].
What did Vizma Belševica do for work?
Vizma Belševica worked as a poet[5], writer[6], translator[7], and playwright[8].
Where did Vizma Belševica go to school?
Vizma Belševica was educated at Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[17].
What awards did Vizma Belševica receive?
Honors received include Order of the Three Stars[19] and Tomas Tranströmer prize[20].