Gyula Illyés
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Summary
Gyula Illyés was born on November 2, 1902[1], in Sárszentlőrinc[2]. He died on April 15, 1983[3], in Budapest[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], literary translator[7], playwright[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (345 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Farkasréti Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Flóra Kozmutza[12]
- Country of citizenship: Hungary[13]
- Native language: Hungarian[14]
- Occupation: translator[15], editing staff[16]
- Position held: member of the National Assembly of Hungary[17], member of the Provisional National Assembly[18]
- Employer: Nyugat[19]
- Educated at: University of Paris[20]
- Award received: Kossuth Prize[21], Herder Prize[22], József Attila Prize[23], Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of Hungary[24], Hungarian Heritage Award[25]
- Member of: Hungarian Academy of Sciences[26], Digital Literary Academy[27], Magyar Parasztszövetség[28]
- Religion or worldview: Latin Church[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Member of political party: National Peasant Party[31]
- Commons category: Gyula Illyés[32]
- Family name: Illyés[33]
- Given name: Gyula[34]
- Work location: Budapest[35]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[36], Almanac of the Provisional National Assembly 1944–1945[37], [Almanac of the National Assembly of 1945][38]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[40], Hungarian[41]
- Name in native language: Gyula Illyés[42]
Why It Matters
Gyula Illyés has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Gyula Illyés born?
Gyula Illyés was born in Sárszentlőrinc[2].
Where did Gyula Illyés die?
Gyula Illyés passed away in Budapest[4].
Who was Gyula Illyés married to?
Gyula Illyés's spouses include Flóra Kozmutza[12].
What did Gyula Illyés do for work?
Gyula Illyés worked as a poet[5], writer[6], literary translator[7], playwright[8], and politician[9].
Where did Gyula Illyés go to school?
Gyula Illyés was educated at University of Paris[20].
What awards did Gyula Illyés receive?
Honors received include Kossuth Prize[21], Herder Prize[22], József Attila Prize[23], and Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of Hungary[24].