Ferenc Karinthy

Hungarian writer, journalist, linguist
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Ferenc Karinthy

Summary

Ferenc Karinthy is a human[1]. Born in Budapest[2], he… he was born on June 2, 1921[3]. He died in Budapest[4]. He died on February 29, 1992[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], playwright[7], writer[8], translator[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ferenc Karinthy's place of birth was Budapest[2].
  • Ferenc Karinthy passed away in Budapest[4].
  • Ferenc Karinthy was born on June 2, 1921[3].
  • Ferenc Karinthy died on February 29, 1992[5].
  • Burial took place at Fiume Road Graveyard[12].
  • Ferenc Karinthy's father was Frigyes Karinthy[13].
  • Ferenc Karinthy's mother was Aranka Böhm[14].
  • A child of Ferenc Karinthy was Márton Karinthy[15].
  • Ferenc Karinthy held citizenship in Hungary[16].
  • Hungarian was Ferenc Karinthy's native language[17].
  • Ferenc Karinthy's professions included novelist[6].
  • Ferenc Karinthy worked as a playwright[7].
  • Ferenc Karinthy's professions included writer[8].
  • Ferenc Karinthy worked as a translator[9].
  • Ferenc Karinthy's professions included journalist[10].
  • Ferenc Karinthy's professions included science fiction writer[18].
  • Ferenc Karinthy was educated at Eötvös József Gimnázium[19].
  • Ferenc Karinthy was educated at Eötvös Loránd University[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Ferenc Karinthy is Epepe[21].
  • Ferenc Karinthy received the Kossuth Prize[22].
  • Ferenc Karinthy received the Baumgarten Prize[23].
  • Ferenc Karinthy received the József Attila Prize[24].
  • Ferenc Karinthy received the Karinthy Ring[25].
  • Ferenc Karinthy is recorded as male[26].
  • Ferenc Karinthy's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Ferenc Karinthy was born in Budapest[2]. He was born on June 2, 1921[3]. His father was Frigyes Karinthy[13]. His mother was Aranka Böhm[14]. Hungarian was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Eötvös József Gimnázium[19], a Gymnasium[28], in Hungary[29], founded in 1854[30] and Eötvös Loránd University[20], a public research university[31], in Hungary[32], founded in 1635[33], headquartered in Budapest[34]. Ferenc Karinthy earned the academic degree of candidate of philology[35]. He studied under Alajos Zambra[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], playwright[7], writer[8], translator[9], journalist[10], and science fiction writer[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ferenc Karinthy is Epepe[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Kossuth Prize[22], an award[37], in Hungary[38], founded in 1948[39]; Baumgarten Prize[23], a literary award[40], in Hungary[41]; József Attila Prize[24], a literary award[42], in Hungary[43], founded in 1950[44]; and Karinthy Ring[25], an award[45], in Hungary[46].

Personal Life

A child of Ferenc Karinthy was Márton Karinthy[15].

Death and Burial

Ferenc Karinthy died on February 29, 1992[5]. He died in Budapest[4]. Burial took place at Fiume Road Graveyard[12].

Why It Matters

Ferenc Karinthy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47]

FAQs

Where was Ferenc Karinthy born?

Born in Budapest[2], Ferenc Karinthy…

Where did Ferenc Karinthy die?

Ferenc Karinthy passed away in Budapest[4].

Who were Ferenc Karinthy's parents?

Ferenc Karinthy's father was Frigyes Karinthy[13]. Ferenc Karinthy's mother was Aranka Böhm[14].

What did Ferenc Karinthy do for work?

Ferenc Karinthy worked as novelist[6], playwright[7], writer[8], translator[9], and journalist[10].

Where did Ferenc Karinthy go to school?

Ferenc Karinthy was educated at Eötvös József Gimnázium[19] and Eötvös Loránd University[20].

What awards did Ferenc Karinthy receive?

Honors received include Kossuth Prize[22], Baumgarten Prize[23], József Attila Prize[24], and Karinthy Ring[25].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . PIM authority. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [16] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [36] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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