Danilo Kiš

Serbian and Yugoslav novelist (1935–1989)
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Danilo Kiš
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Danilo Kiš

Summary

Danilo Kiš is a human[1]. Born in Subotica[2], he… he was born on February 22, 1935[3]. He passed away in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on October 15, 1989[5]. He worked as a poet[6], novelist[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (457 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Danilo Kiš's place of birth was Subotica[2].
  • Danilo Kiš died in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Danilo Kiš was born on February 22, 1935[3].
  • Danilo Kiš died on October 15, 1989[5].
  • Danilo Kiš is buried at Alley of Distinguished Citizens[10].
  • Danilo Kiš was married to Mirjana Miočinović[11].
  • Danilo Kiš held citizenship in Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia[12].
  • Danilo Kiš held citizenship in Kingdom of Yugoslavia[13].
  • Danilo Kiš's professions included poet[6].
  • Danilo Kiš worked as a novelist[7].
  • Danilo Kiš worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Danilo Kiš was employed by University of Lille[14].
  • Danilo Kiš was employed by University of Strasbourg[15].
  • Danilo Kiš's education included a stint at University of Belgrade Faculty of Philology[16].
  • Danilo Kiš received the NIN Prize[17].
  • Danilo Kiš received the Andrić prize[18].
  • Danilo Kiš received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[19].
  • Danilo Kiš received the Preis der SWR-Bestenliste[20].
  • Danilo Kiš was a member of Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts[21].
  • Danilo Kiš is recorded as male[22].
  • Danilo Kiš's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Danilo Kiš's Commons category is recorded as Danilo Kiš[24].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[25].
  • Danilo Kiš's residence is recorded as Subotica[26].
  • Danilo Kiš's family name is recorded as Kiš[27].

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Origins and Family

Danilo Kiš's place of birth was Subotica[2]. He was born on February 22, 1935[3].

Education

Danilo Kiš was educated at University of Belgrade Faculty of Philology[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], novelist[7], and screenwriter[8]. Employers include University of Lille[14], a public research university[28], in France[29], founded in 1559[30], headquartered in Lille[31] and University of Strasbourg[15], a university in France[32], in France[33], founded in 1538[34], headquartered in Strasbourg[35].

Recognition

Awards received include NIN Prize[17], a literary award[36], in Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia[37], founded in 1954[38]; Andrić prize[18], a literary award[39], in Serbia[40]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[19], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; and Preis der SWR-Bestenliste[20], a literary award[43], in Germany[44].

Personal Life

Among Danilo Kiš's spouses was Mirjana Miočinović[11].

Death and Burial

Danilo Kiš died on October 15, 1989[5]. He died in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[25]. He is buried at Alley of Distinguished Citizens[10].

Why It Matters

Danilo Kiš ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (457 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Works attributed to him include The Encyclopedia of the Dead[47], a literary work[48] and A Tomb for Boris Davidovich[49], a written work[50].

FAQs

Where was Danilo Kiš born?

Danilo Kiš's place of birth was Subotica[2].

Where did Danilo Kiš die?

Danilo Kiš died in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Danilo Kiš married to?

Danilo Kiš's spouses include Mirjana Miočinović[11].

What did Danilo Kiš do for work?

Danilo Kiš worked as poet[6], novelist[7], and screenwriter[8].

Where did Danilo Kiš go to school?

Danilo Kiš was educated at University of Belgrade Faculty of Philology[16].

What awards did Danilo Kiš receive?

Honors received include NIN Prize[17], Andrić prize[18], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[19], and Preis der SWR-Bestenliste[20].

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  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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