Esther Kinsky

German writer and translator
Person human Q1370077
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Esther Kinsky

Summary

Esther Kinsky is a human[1]. Born in Engelskirchen[2], she… she was born on +1956-09-12T00:00:00Z[3]. She worked as a translator[4], writer[5], children's writer[6], poet[7], and essayist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Esther Kinsky's place of birth was Engelskirchen[2].
  • Esther Kinsky was born on +1956-09-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Among Esther Kinsky's spouses was Martin Chalmers[10].
  • Esther Kinsky held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Esther Kinsky held citizenship in Hungary[12].
  • Esther Kinsky's professions included translator[4].
  • Esther Kinsky's professions included writer[5].
  • Esther Kinsky's professions included children's writer[6].
  • Esther Kinsky's professions included poet[7].
  • Esther Kinsky's professions included essayist[8].
  • Esther Kinsky worked as a docent[13].
  • Esther Kinsky's field of work was Slavic studies[14].
  • Esther Kinsky was employed by University of Bonn[15].
  • Esther Kinsky received the Kranichsteiner Literaturpreis[16].
  • Esther Kinsky received the Paul Celan Award[17].
  • Esther Kinsky received the Adelbert von Chamisso Prize[18].
  • Esther Kinsky received the Franz-Hessel-Preis[19].
  • Esther Kinsky received the Preis der SWR-Bestenliste[20].
  • Esther Kinsky received the Düsseldorf literary award[21].
  • Esther Kinsky's image is recorded as Esther Kinsky Leipziger Buchmesse 2016.jpg[22].
  • Esther Kinsky is recorded as female[23].
  • Esther Kinsky's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Esther Kinsky's ISNI is recorded as 000000012020819X[25].
  • Esther Kinsky's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 10464860[26].
  • Esther Kinsky's GND ID is recorded as 111201047[27].

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Origins and Family

Esther Kinsky was born in Engelskirchen[2]. She was born on +1956-09-12T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[4], writer[5], children's writer[6], poet[7], essayist[8], and docent[13]. Esther Kinsky's field of work was Slavic studies[14]. Among her employers was University of Bonn[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Kranichsteiner Literaturpreis[16], a literary award[28], in Germany[29]; Paul Celan Award[17], a literary award[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1988[32]; Adelbert von Chamisso Prize[18], a literary award[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1985[35]; Franz-Hessel-Preis[19], a literary award[36], in France[37], founded in 2010[38]; Preis der SWR-Bestenliste[20], a literary award[39], in Germany[40]; and Düsseldorf literary award[21], a literary award[41], in Germany[42], founded in 2002[43].

Personal Life

Among Esther Kinsky's spouses was Martin Chalmers[10].

Why It Matters

Esther Kinsky ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Esther Kinsky born?

Esther Kinsky was born in Engelskirchen[2].

Who was Esther Kinsky married to?

Esther Kinsky's spouses include Martin Chalmers[10].

What did Esther Kinsky do for work?

Esther Kinsky worked as translator[4], writer[5], children's writer[6], poet[7], and essayist[8].

What awards did Esther Kinsky receive?

Honors received include Kranichsteiner Literaturpreis[16], Paul Celan Award[17], Adelbert von Chamisso Prize[18], and Franz-Hessel-Preis[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  2. [2] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . biuroliterackie.pl. Retrieved . biuroliterackie.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [19] . livreshebdo.fr. livreshebdo.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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