Borislav Pekić

Serbian writer (1930–1992)
Person human Q1262563
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Summary

Borislav Pekić is a human[1]. His place of birth was Podgorica[2]. He was born on February 4, 1930[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 2, 1992[5]. He worked as a writer[6], science fiction writer[7], screenwriter[8], prose writer[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (178 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Borislav Pekić was born in Podgorica[2].
  • Borislav Pekić died in London[4].
  • Borislav Pekić was born on February 4, 1930[3].
  • Borislav Pekić died on July 2, 1992[5].
  • Borislav Pekić died on June 2, 1992[12].
  • Borislav Pekić is buried at Alley of Distinguished Citizens[13].
  • Among Borislav Pekić's spouses was Ljiljana Pekić[14].
  • Borislav Pekić held citizenship in Kingdom of Yugoslavia[15].
  • Borislav Pekić held citizenship in Yugoslavia[16].
  • Borislav Pekić held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Borislav Pekić worked as a writer[6].
  • Borislav Pekić worked as a science fiction writer[7].
  • Borislav Pekić's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Borislav Pekić worked as a prose writer[9].
  • Borislav Pekić's professions included playwright[10].
  • Borislav Pekić worked as an essayist[18].
  • Borislav Pekić was educated at University of Belgrade Faculty of Philosophy[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Borislav Pekić is The Pilgrimage of Arsenij Njegovan[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Borislav Pekić is Kako upokojiti vampira[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Borislav Pekić is Q115254661[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Borislav Pekić is Време чуда[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Borislav Pekić is Q117081452[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Borislav Pekić is Zlatno runo[25].
  • Borislav Pekić received the NIN Prize[26].
  • Borislav Pekić received the Награда Кнегиња Милица[27].

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Origins and Family

Borislav Pekić's place of birth was Podgorica[2]. He was born on February 4, 1930[3].

Education

Borislav Pekić's education included a stint at University of Belgrade Faculty of Philosophy[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], science fiction writer[7], screenwriter[8], prose writer[9], playwright[10], and essayist[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Pilgrimage of Arsenij Njegovan[20], a literary work[28]; Kako upokojiti vampira[21], a television play[29], directed by Slavoljub Stefanović Ravasi[30]; Q115254661[22]; Време чуда[23], a literary work[31]; Q117081452[24]; and Zlatno runo[25], a literary work[32].

Recognition

Awards received include NIN Prize[26], a literary award[33], in Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia[34], founded in 1954[35]; Награда Кнегиња Милица[27], a literary award[36], in Serbia[37]; Ivan Goran Kovačić Award[38], a literary award[39], in Croatia[40], founded in 1965[41]; Order "For Merit to the People" with silver star[42]; Nagrada Miloš Crnjanski[43], a literary award[44], in Serbia[45]; and Стеријина награда за текст савремене драме[46], a theatre award[47].

Personal Life

Borislav Pekić was married to Ljiljana Pekić[14]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[48].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 2, 1992[5] and June 2, 1992[12]. Borislav Pekić passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[49]. He is buried at Alley of Distinguished Citizens[13].

Why It Matters

Borislav Pekić ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (178 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Borislav Pekić born?

Born in Podgorica[2].

Where did Borislav Pekić die?

Borislav Pekić passed away in London[4].

Who was Borislav Pekić married to?

Borislav Pekić's spouses include Ljiljana Pekić[14].

What did Borislav Pekić do for work?

Borislav Pekić worked as writer[6], science fiction writer[7], screenwriter[8], prose writer[9], and playwright[10].

Where did Borislav Pekić go to school?

Borislav Pekić was educated at University of Belgrade Faculty of Philosophy[19].

What awards did Borislav Pekić receive?

Honors received include NIN Prize[26], Награда Кнегиња Милица[27], Ivan Goran Kovačić Award[38], and Order "For Merit to the People" with silver star[42].

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  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [26] ↑ . gbns.rs. Retrieved . gbns.rs. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [32] ↑ . 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. [50] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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