Zalman Shneur
Jewish (Hebrew and Yiddish) author (1887-1959)
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Summary
Zalman Shneur was born on January 1, 1887[1], in Škłow[2]. He died on February 20, 1959[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and poet[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: February 1, 1886[8], February 11, 1887[9]
- Place of burial: Trumpeldor cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: Israel[11], United States[12]
- Educated at: University of Paris[13]
- Award received: Bialik Prize[14], Israel Prize[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Zalman Shneor[17]
- Archives at: Gnazim Institute archive[18]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[19], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[20]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Yiddish[22], Hebrew[23]
- Name in native language: זלמן שניאור[24]
- Different from: Shneur Zalman of Liadi[25], Schneour Zalman Schneersohn[26], Shneur Zalman Schneersohn[27], Chaim Shneur Zalman Schneersohn[28], Q94721205[29]
- Writing language: Yiddish[30]
Why It Matters
Zalman Shneur has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Zalman Shneur born?
Zalman Shneur's place of birth was Škłow[2].
Where did Zalman Shneur die?
Zalman Shneur passed away in New York City[4].
What did Zalman Shneur do for work?
Zalman Shneur worked as a writer[5] and poet[6].
Where did Zalman Shneur go to school?
Zalman Shneur was educated at University of Paris[13].
What awards did Zalman Shneur receive?
Honors received include Bialik Prize[14] and Israel Prize[15].