Bolesław Prus

Polish novelist (1847–1912)
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Bolesław Prus
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Bolesław Prus

Summary

Bolesław Prus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hrubieszów[2]. He was born on August 20, 1847[3]. He died in Warsaw[4]. He died on May 19, 1912[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], literary critic[9], and prose writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (336 views/month, #7,150 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Bolesław Prus's place of birth was Hrubieszów[2].
  • Bolesław Prus passed away in Warsaw[4].
  • Bolesław Prus was born on August 20, 1847[3].
  • Bolesław Prus died on May 19, 1912[5].
  • Bolesław Prus is buried at Powązki Cemetery[12].
  • Bolesław Prus held citizenship in Poland[13].
  • Bolesław Prus held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Polish was Bolesław Prus's native language[15].
  • Bolesław Prus worked as a journalist[6].
  • Bolesław Prus worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Bolesław Prus worked as a writer[8].
  • Bolesław Prus worked as a literary critic[9].
  • Bolesław Prus's professions included prose writer[10].
  • Bolesław Prus's professions included short story writer[16].
  • Bolesław Prus's field of work was fiction[17].
  • Bolesław Prus was educated at University of Warsaw[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Bolesław Prus is The Doll[19].
  • Bolesław Prus received the Cross of Independence with Swords[20].
  • Bolesław Prus was influenced by Victor Hugo[21].
  • Bolesław Prus was influenced by Charles Dickens[22].
  • Bolesław Prus was influenced by Józef Ignacy Kraszewski[23].
  • Bolesław Prus was influenced by Herbert Spencer[24].
  • Bolesław Prus was influenced by Gustave Flaubert[25].
  • Bolesław Prus was influenced by Hippolyte Taine[26].
  • Bolesław Prus is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hrubieszów[2], Bolesław Prus… he was born on August 20, 1847[3]. Polish was his native language[15].

Education

Bolesław Prus was educated at University of Warsaw[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], literary critic[9], prose writer[10], and short story writer[16]. Bolesław Prus's field of work was fiction[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Bolesław Prus is The Doll[19].

Recognition

Bolesław Prus received the Cross of Independence with Swords[20].

Death and Burial

Bolesław Prus died on May 19, 1912[5]. He died in Warsaw[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[28]. He is buried at Powązki Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Bolesław Prus ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (336 views/month, #7,150 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Works attributed to him include Pharaoh[31], a literary work[32], founded in 1895[33]; The Doll[34], a literary work[35], founded in 1887[36]; The Outpost[37], a literary work[38]; A Legend of Old Egypt[39], a literary work[40]; and Katarynka[41], a literary work[42].

FAQs

Where was Bolesław Prus born?

Bolesław Prus was born in Hrubieszów[2].

Where did Bolesław Prus die?

Bolesław Prus passed away in Warsaw[4].

What did Bolesław Prus do for work?

Bolesław Prus worked as journalist[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], literary critic[9], and prose writer[10].

Where did Bolesław Prus go to school?

Bolesław Prus was educated at University of Warsaw[18].

What awards did Bolesław Prus receive?

Honors received include Cross of Independence with Swords[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [28] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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