Elza Stērste

Latvian poet, teacher (1885-1976)
Person human Q16355991
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Elza Stērste

Summary

Elza Stērste is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Q24232591[2]. She was born on +1885-03-18T00:00:00Z[3]. She died in Riga[4]. She died on +1976-04-19T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], teacher[9], and playwright[10].

Key Facts

  • Born in Q24232591[2], Elza Stērste…
  • Elza Stērste died in Riga[4].
  • Elza Stērste was born on +1885-03-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Elza Stērste died on +1976-04-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Elza Stērste is buried at Forest Cemetery[11].
  • Elza Stērste's father was Andrejs Stērste[12].
  • Among Elza Stērste's spouses was Edvarts Virza[13].
  • A child of Elza Stērste was Q136625382[14].
  • Elza Stērste held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • Elza Stērste held citizenship in Latvia[16].
  • Elza Stērste held citizenship in Soviet Union[17].
  • Elza Stērste worked as a poet[6].
  • Elza Stērste worked as a writer[7].
  • Elza Stērste's professions included translator[8].
  • Elza Stērste's professions included teacher[9].
  • Elza Stērste worked as a playwright[10].
  • Elza Stērste's professions included prose writer[18].
  • Elza Stērste was employed by Puppet State Theatre of the Latvian SSR[19].
  • Elza Stērste was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[20].
  • Elza Stērste's education included a stint at St. Petersburg art school by Rerikh N.K.[21].
  • Elza Stērste was educated at University of Paris[22].
  • Elza Stērste received the Q136361332[23].
  • Elza Stērste received the Q136361332[24].
  • Elza Stērste received the Q136361332[25].
  • Elza Stērste was a member of Writers’ Union of Latvian SSR[26].

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Origins and Family

Elza Stērste's place of birth was Q24232591[2]. She was born on +1885-03-18T00:00:00Z[3]. Her father was Andrejs Stērste[12].

Education

Educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[20], a conservatory[27], in Russia[28], founded in 1862[29], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[30]; St. Petersburg art school by Rerikh N.K.[21], a specialized higher education institution[31], founded in 1839[32]; and University of Paris[22], a former entity[33], in France[34], founded in 1150[35], headquartered in Paris[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], teacher[9], playwright[10], and prose writer[18]. Elza Stērste was employed by Puppet State Theatre of the Latvian SSR[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Q136361332[23].

Personal Life

Elza Stērste was married to Edvarts Virza[13]. A child of her was Q136625382[14].

Death and Burial

Elza Stērste died on +1976-04-19T00:00:00Z[5]. She passed away in Riga[4]. Burial took place at Forest Cemetery[11].

FAQs

Where was Elza Stērste born?

Born in Q24232591[2], Elza Stērste…

Where did Elza Stērste die?

Elza Stērste passed away in Riga[4].

Who were Elza Stērste's parents?

Elza Stērste's father was Andrejs Stērste[12].

Who was Elza Stērste married to?

Elza Stērste's spouses include Edvarts Virza[13].

What did Elza Stērste do for work?

Elza Stērste worked as poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], teacher[9], and playwright[10].

Where did Elza Stērste go to school?

Elza Stērste was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[20], St. Petersburg art school by Rerikh N.K.[21], and University of Paris[22].

What awards did Elza Stērste receive?

Honors received include Q136361332[23], Q136361332[24], and Q136361332[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Electronic Union Catalogue of Latvian Libraries of National Significance. Retrieved . kopkatalogs.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Electronic Union Catalogue of Latvian Libraries of National Significance. Retrieved . kopkatalogs.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  10. [21] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . literatura.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . literatura.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Electronic Union Catalogue of Latvian Libraries of National Significance. Retrieved . kopkatalogs.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Electronic Union Catalogue of Latvian Libraries of National Significance. Retrieved . kopkatalogs.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Electronic Union Catalogue of Latvian Libraries of National Significance. Retrieved . kopkatalogs.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . literatura.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . literatura.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . literatura.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . literatura.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . cemety.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . literatura.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [25] . literatura.lv. Retrieved . literatura.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Electronic Union Catalogue of Latvian Libraries of National Significance. Retrieved . kopkatalogs.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Electronic Union Catalogue of Latvian Libraries of National Significance. Retrieved . kopkatalogs.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Electronic Union Catalogue of Latvian Libraries of National Significance. Retrieved . kopkatalogs.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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