Ferenc Karinthy
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Summary
Ferenc Karinthy was born on June 2, 1921[1], in Budapest District IX[2]. He died on February 29, 1992[3], in Budapest[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], playwright[6], writer[7], translator[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (221 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Fiume Road Graveyard[11]
- Father: Frigyes Karinthy[12]
- Mother: Aranka Böhm[13]
- Child: Márton Karinthy[14]
- Country of citizenship: Hungary[15]
- Native language: Hungarian[16]
- Occupation: science fiction writer[17], dramaturge[18], water polo player[19]
- Educated at: Eötvös József Gimnázium[20], Eötvös Loránd University[21]
- Notable work: Epepe[22]
- Award received: Baumgarten Prize[23], József Attila Prize[24], Kossuth Prize[25], Karinthy Ring[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of sports team: Ferencvárosi TC[28]
- Commons category: Ferenc Karinthy[29]
- Academic degree: candidate of philology[30]
- Sport: water polo[31]
- Family name: Karinthy[32]
- Given name: László[33], Ferenc[34], Kristóf[35]
- Student of: Alajos Zambra[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hungarian[37], French[38], Italian[39], German[40], English[41], Latin[42], Finnish[43], Greek[44]
- Birth name: Karinthy László Ferenc Kristóf[45]
- Name in native language: Karinthy Ferenc[46]
Why It Matters
Ferenc Karinthy has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Ferenc Karinthy born?
Ferenc Karinthy's place of birth was Budapest District IX[2].
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[12]. Ferenc Karinthy's mother was Aranka Böhm[13].
What did Ferenc Karinthy do for work?
Ferenc Karinthy worked as a novelist[5], playwright[6], writer[7], translator[8], and journalist[9].
Where did Ferenc Karinthy go to school?
Ferenc Karinthy was educated at Eötvös József Gimnázium[20] and Eötvös Loránd University[21].
What awards did Ferenc Karinthy receive?
Honors received include Baumgarten Prize[23], József Attila Prize[24], and Kossuth Prize[25].