Ervin Baktay

Hungarian Indologist (1890–1963)
Person human Q652083
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Ervin Baktay

Summary

Ervin Baktay is a human[1]. He was born in Dunaharaszti[2]. He was born on June 24, 1890[3]. He died in Budapest[4]. He died on May 7, 1963[5]. He worked as a translator[6], writer[7], painter[8], art historian[9], and orientalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (311 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dunaharaszti[2], Ervin Baktay…
  • Ervin Baktay died in Budapest[4].
  • Ervin Baktay was born on June 24, 1890[3].
  • Ervin Baktay died on May 7, 1963[5].
  • Burial took place at Farkasréti Cemetery[12].
  • Ervin Baktay held citizenship in Hungary[13].
  • Ervin Baktay's professions included translator[6].
  • Ervin Baktay's professions included writer[7].
  • Ervin Baktay's professions included painter[8].
  • Ervin Baktay worked as an art historian[9].
  • Ervin Baktay worked as an orientalist[10].
  • Ervin Baktay was employed by Nyugat[14].
  • Ervin Baktay's education included a stint at Hungarian University of Fine Arts[15].
  • Ervin Baktay received the Kőrösi Csoma Sándor commemorative plaquette[16].
  • Ervin Baktay is recorded as male[17].
  • Ervin Baktay's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ervin Baktay's Commons category is recorded as Ervin Baktay[19].
  • Ervin Baktay's family name is recorded as Baktay[20].
  • Ervin Baktay's given name is recorded as Ervin[21].
  • Ervin Baktay's described by source is recorded as Magyar múzeumi arcképcsarnok[22].
  • Ervin Baktay's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Hungarian[23].
  • Ervin Baktay's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'hu', 'text': 'Gottesmann Ervin'}[24].
  • Ervin Baktay's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[25].

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Origins and Family

Ervin Baktay was born in Dunaharaszti[2]. He was born on June 24, 1890[3].

Education

Ervin Baktay was educated at Hungarian University of Fine Arts[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], writer[7], painter[8], art historian[9], and orientalist[10]. Among Ervin Baktay's employers was Nyugat[14].

Recognition

Ervin Baktay received the Kőrösi Csoma Sándor commemorative plaquette[16].

Death and Burial

Ervin Baktay died on May 7, 1963[5]. He died in Budapest[4]. Burial took place at Farkasréti Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ervin Baktay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (311 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Ervin Baktay born?

Born in Dunaharaszti[2], Ervin Baktay…

Where did Ervin Baktay die?

Ervin Baktay passed away in Budapest[4].

What did Ervin Baktay do for work?

Ervin Baktay worked as translator[6], writer[7], painter[8], art historian[9], and orientalist[10].

Where did Ervin Baktay go to school?

Ervin Baktay was educated at Hungarian University of Fine Arts[15].

What awards did Ervin Baktay receive?

Honors received include Kőrösi Csoma Sándor commemorative plaquette[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . doktori.mke.hu. doktori.mke.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . csomaegyesulet.hu. csomaegyesulet.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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