Aharon Megged

Israeli writer (1920–2016)
Person human Q400059
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Aharon Megged

Summary

Aharon Megged is a human[1]. Born in Włocławek[2], he… he was born on August 12, 1920[3]. He passed away in Tel Aviv[4]. He died on March 23, 2016[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], literary critic[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Włocławek[2], Aharon Megged…
  • Aharon Megged died in Tel Aviv[4].
  • Aharon Megged was born on August 12, 1920[3].
  • Aharon Megged was born on August 8, 1920[11].
  • Aharon Megged was born on August 6, 1920[12].
  • Aharon Megged was born on August 10, 1920[13].
  • Aharon Megged died on March 23, 2016[5].
  • Burial took place at Kinneret Cemetery[14].
  • Among Aharon Megged's spouses was Eda Zoritte[15].
  • A child of Aharon Megged was Eyal Megged[16].
  • Aharon Megged held citizenship in Israel[17].
  • Aharon Megged worked as a writer[6].
  • Aharon Megged's professions included playwright[7].
  • Aharon Megged worked as a literary critic[8].
  • Aharon Megged worked as a journalist[9].
  • Aharon Megged was educated at Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium[18].
  • Aharon Megged received the Israel Prize[19].
  • Aharon Megged received the Bialik Prize[20].
  • Aharon Megged received the Brenner Prize[21].
  • Aharon Megged received the Newman Prize[22].
  • Aharon Megged is recorded as male[23].
  • Aharon Megged's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Aharon Megged's Commons category is recorded as Aharon Megged[25].
  • Aharon Megged's archives at is recorded as Gnazim Institute archive[26].
  • Aharon Megged's given name is recorded as Aaron[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Włocławek[2], Aharon Megged… Recorded date of birth include August 12, 1920[3], August 8, 1920[11], August 6, 1920[12], and August 10, 1920[13].

Education

Aharon Megged was educated at Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], literary critic[8], and journalist[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Israel Prize[19], an award[28], in Israel[29], founded in 1953[30]; Bialik Prize[20], a literary award[31], in Israel[32], founded in 1933[33], headquartered in Tel Aviv[34]; Brenner Prize[21], a literary award[35], in Israel[36], founded in 1945[37]; and Newman Prize[22], a literary award[38], in Israel[39], founded in 1963[40].

Personal Life

Aharon Megged was married to Eda Zoritte[15]. A child of him was Eyal Megged[16].

Death and Burial

Aharon Megged died on March 23, 2016[5]. He died in Tel Aviv[4]. He is buried at Kinneret Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Aharon Megged ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Aharon Megged born?

Aharon Megged was born in Włocławek[2].

Where did Aharon Megged die?

Aharon Megged passed away in Tel Aviv[4].

Who was Aharon Megged married to?

Aharon Megged's spouses include Eda Zoritte[15].

What did Aharon Megged do for work?

Aharon Megged worked as writer[6], playwright[7], literary critic[8], and journalist[9].

Where did Aharon Megged go to school?

Aharon Megged was educated at Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium[18].

What awards did Aharon Megged receive?

Honors received include Israel Prize[19], Bialik Prize[20], Brenner Prize[21], and Newman Prize[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . infocenters.co.il. infocenters.co.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Kressel's Cyclopedia of Modern Hebrew Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Encyclopedia of the Founders and Builders of Israel. wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . Leksikon Ofek le-sifrut yeladim. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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