HB Jassin
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Summary
HB Jassin was born on July 31, 1917[1], in Gorontalo[2]. He died on March 11, 2000[3], in Jakarta[4]. He worked as a translator[5], literary critic[6], literary scholar[7], and editing staff[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Indonesia[10]
- Field of work: literary criticism[11]
- Educated at: University of Indonesia[12], Yale University[13]
- Notable work: Max Havelaar[14]
- Award received: Ramon Magsaysay Award[15], Martinus Nijhoff Vertaalprijs[16], Bintang Mahaputera Nararya[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: HB Jassin[19]
- Family name: Jassin[20]
- Given name: Hans[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Indonesian[22]
- Start of work period: 1940[23]
- Writing language: Indonesian[24]
- P14541: 1G6kT3[25]
Why It Matters
HB Jassin has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was HB Jassin born?
HB Jassin's place of birth was Gorontalo[2].
Where did HB Jassin die?
HB Jassin passed away in Jakarta[4].
What did HB Jassin do for work?
HB Jassin worked as a translator[5], literary critic[6], literary scholar[7], and editing staff[8].
Where did HB Jassin go to school?
HB Jassin was educated at University of Indonesia[12] and Yale University[13].
What awards did HB Jassin receive?
Honors received include Ramon Magsaysay Award[15], Martinus Nijhoff Vertaalprijs[16], and Bintang Mahaputera Nararya[17].