Abba Kovner

Jewish Hebrew poet, writer, and partisan leader (1918–1987)
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Abba Kovner
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Abba Kovner

Summary

Abba Kovner is a human[1]. Born in Sevastopol[2], he… he was born on March 14, 1918[3]. He passed away in Ein HaHoresh[4]. He died on September 25, 1987[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], and soldier[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Abba Kovner was born in Sevastopol[2].
  • Abba Kovner's place of birth was Ašmiany[10].
  • Abba Kovner died in Ein HaHoresh[4].
  • Abba Kovner was born on March 14, 1918[3].
  • Abba Kovner died on September 25, 1987[5].
  • Abba Kovner is buried at Ein HaHoresh[11].
  • Abba Kovner was married to Vitka Kempner[12].
  • A child of Abba Kovner was Michael Kovner[13].
  • Abba Kovner held citizenship in Israel[14].
  • Abba Kovner worked as a writer[6].
  • Abba Kovner's professions included poet[7].
  • Abba Kovner's professions included soldier[8].
  • Abba Kovner's field of work was creative and professional writing[15].
  • Abba Kovner's field of work was poetry[16].
  • Abba Kovner's education included a stint at Vilnius University[17].
  • Abba Kovner received the Israel Prize[18].
  • Abba Kovner received the Bialik Prize[19].
  • Abba Kovner received the Brenner Prize[20].
  • Abba Kovner received the Abraham Shlonsky Literary Award[21].
  • Abba Kovner was a member of Fareynikte Partizaner Organizatsye[22].
  • Abba Kovner's religion is recorded as Judaism[23].
  • Abba Kovner is recorded as male[24].
  • Abba Kovner's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Abba Kovner's Commons category is recorded as Abba Kovner[26].
  • Abba Kovner's archives at is recorded as Moreshet[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Sevastopol[2], a city or town[28], in Ottoman Empire[29], founded in 1783[30] and Ašmiany[10], a city of raion subordinance[31], in Belarus[32]. Abba Kovner was born on March 14, 1918[3].

Education

Abba Kovner was educated at Vilnius University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], and soldier[8]. Fields of work include creative and professional writing[15], an academic discipline[33] and poetry[16], a literary form[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Israel Prize[18], an award[35], in Israel[36], founded in 1953[37]; Bialik Prize[19], a literary award[38], in Israel[39], founded in 1933[40], headquartered in Tel Aviv[41]; Brenner Prize[20], a literary award[42], in Israel[43], founded in 1945[44]; and Abraham Shlonsky Literary Award[21].

Personal Life

Among Abba Kovner's spouses was Vitka Kempner[12]. A child of him was Michael Kovner[13]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[23].

Death and Burial

Abba Kovner died on September 25, 1987[5]. He passed away in Ein HaHoresh[4]. The cause of death was laryngeal cancer[45]. Burial took place at Ein HaHoresh[11].

Why It Matters

Abba Kovner has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Abba Kovner born?

Abba Kovner was born in Sevastopol[2].

Where did Abba Kovner die?

Abba Kovner passed away in Ein HaHoresh[4].

Who was Abba Kovner married to?

Abba Kovner's spouses include Vitka Kempner[12].

What did Abba Kovner do for work?

Abba Kovner worked as writer[6], poet[7], and soldier[8].

Where did Abba Kovner go to school?

Abba Kovner was educated at Vilnius University[17].

What awards did Abba Kovner receive?

Honors received include Israel Prize[18], Bialik Prize[19], Brenner Prize[20], and Abraham Shlonsky Literary Award[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . tombstone. yadvashem.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . obzor.lt. Retrieved . obzor.lt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Shorter Jewish Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . jmuseum.lt. jmuseum.lt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [45] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Sevastopol, Ašmiany
    Start of work period +1946-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Archives at Moreshet
    Writing language Yiddish
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