Branko Ćopić

Yugoslav writer (1915–1984)
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Summary

Branko Ćopić was born on January 1, 1915[1], in Hašani, Krupa na Uni[2]. He died on March 26, 1984[3], in Belgrade[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], children's writer[7], playwright[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (749 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Belgrade New Cemetery[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Austria–Hungary[12], Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes[13], Kingdom of Yugoslavia[14], Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia[15], Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina[16]
  • Field of work: literature[17], poetry[18], drama[19], film[20]
  • Educated at: University of Belgrade Faculty of Philosophy[21], University of Belgrade[22]
  • Award received: NIN Prize[23], Order of the Yugoslav flag with ribbon[24], Order of Brotherhood and Unity[25], Order "For Merit to the People" with golden star[26], Order "For Merit to the People" with silver rays[27], Commemorative Medal of the Partisans of 1941[28], Njegoševa nagrada[29]
  • Member of: Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts[30], Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina[31]
  • Sex or gender: male[32]
  • Named after: Branko Radičević[33]
  • Commons category: Branko Ćopić[34]
  • Cause of death: falling[35]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[36]
  • Family name: Ćopić[37]
  • Given name: Branko[38]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Branko Ćopić[39]
  • Manner of death: suicide[40]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[41]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Serbian[42]
  • Name in native language: Бранко Ћопић[43]
  • Has works in the collection: Književne novine (Literary News)[44]

Why It Matters

Branko Ćopić has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Works attributed to him include Eagles Fly Early[47], a literary work[48].

FAQs

Where was Branko Ćopić born?

Branko Ćopić was born in Hašani, Krupa na Uni[2].

Where did Branko Ćopić die?

Branko Ćopić passed away in Belgrade[4].

What did Branko Ćopić do for work?

Branko Ćopić worked as a writer[5], poet[6], children's writer[7], playwright[8], and screenwriter[9].

Where did Branko Ćopić go to school?

Branko Ćopić was educated at University of Belgrade Faculty of Philosophy[21] and University of Belgrade[22].

What awards did Branko Ćopić receive?

Honors received include NIN Prize[23], Order of the Yugoslav flag with ribbon[24], Order of Brotherhood and Unity[25], and Order "For Merit to the People" with golden star[26].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . nin.co.rs. Retrieved . nin.co.rs. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [31] ↑ . anubih.ba. Retrieved . anubih.ba. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . COURAGE Knowledge Graph. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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