Georgi Markov

Bulgarian dissident writer (1929-1978)
Person human Q312925
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Georgi Markov

Summary

Georgi Markov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sofia[2]. He was born on March 1, 1929[3]. He died in Balham[4]. He died on September 11, 1978[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], film screenwriter[8], opinion journalist[9], and dissident[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,279 views/month, #7,067 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sofia[2], Georgi Markov…
  • Georgi Markov passed away in Balham[4].
  • Georgi Markov was born on March 1, 1929[3].
  • Georgi Markov died on September 11, 1978[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Candida and Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum[12].
  • Among Georgi Markov's spouses was Annabel Dilke[13].
  • A child of Georgi Markov was Alexandra Raina Markov[14].
  • Georgi Markov held citizenship in Kingdom of Bulgaria[15].
  • Georgi Markov held citizenship in People's Republic of Bulgaria[16].
  • Bulgarian was Georgi Markov's native language[17].
  • Georgi Markov worked as a writer[6].
  • Georgi Markov worked as a playwright[7].
  • Georgi Markov worked as a film screenwriter[8].
  • Georgi Markov's professions included opinion journalist[9].
  • Georgi Markov's professions included dissident[10].
  • Georgi Markov's professions included prose writer[18].
  • Among Georgi Markov's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[19].
  • Georgi Markov received the Order of Stara Planina[20].
  • Georgi Markov is recorded as male[21].
  • Georgi Markov's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Georgi Markov's Commons category is recorded as Georgi Markov[23].
  • The cause of death was intoxication[24].
  • Georgi Markov's family name is recorded as Markov[25].
  • Georgi Markov's given name is recorded as Georgi[26].
  • Georgi Markov's manner of death is recorded as homicide[27].

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Origins and Family

Georgi Markov was born in Sofia[2]. He was born on March 1, 1929[3]. Bulgarian was his native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], film screenwriter[8], opinion journalist[9], dissident[10], and prose writer[18]. Georgi Markov was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[19].

Recognition

Georgi Markov received the Order of Stara Planina[20].

Personal Life

Georgi Markov was married to Annabel Dilke[13]. A child of him was Alexandra Raina Markov[14].

Death and Burial

Georgi Markov died on September 11, 1978[5]. He passed away in Balham[4]. The cause of death was intoxication[24]. Burial took place at Church of St Candida and Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum[12].

Why It Matters

Georgi Markov ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,279 views/month, #7,067 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Georgi Markov born?

Georgi Markov's place of birth was Sofia[2].

Where did Georgi Markov die?

Georgi Markov died in Balham[4].

Who was Georgi Markov married to?

Georgi Markov's spouses include Annabel Dilke[13].

What did Georgi Markov do for work?

Georgi Markov worked as writer[6], playwright[7], film screenwriter[8], opinion journalist[9], and dissident[10].

What awards did Georgi Markov receive?

Honors received include Order of Stara Planina[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Native language Bulgarian
    Child Alexandra Raina Markov
    Languages spoken, written or signed Bulgarian
    End of work period +1978-00-00T00:00:00Z
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