Imants Ziedonis
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Summary
Imants Ziedonis was born on May 3, 1933[1], in Ragaciems[2]. He died on February 27, 2013[3], in Riga[4]. He worked as a writer[5], politician[6], poet[7], children's writer[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Ragaciems[11]
- Spouse: Ausma Ziedone-Kantāne[12]
- Child: Rimants Ziedonis[13]
- Country of citizenship: Latvia[14], Soviet Union[15], Nazi Germany[16]
- Native language: Latvian[17]
- Occupation: screenwriter[18], opinion journalist[19]
- Educated at: University of Latvia[20], Gorky Institute of World Literature[21]
- Award received: Cross of Recognition[22], Order of the Three Stars[23], Order of Friendship of Peoples[24], honorary citizen of Tukums Municipality[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[27]
- Commons category: Imants Ziedonis[28]
- Family name: Ziedonis[29]
- Given name: Imants[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Nominated for: Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latvian[33]
- Name in native language: Imants Zidonis[34]
- Copyright representative: reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[35], reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[36]
- Writing language: Latvian[37]
Why It Matters
Imants Ziedonis has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Imants Ziedonis born?
Imants Ziedonis's place of birth was Ragaciems[2].
Where did Imants Ziedonis die?
Imants Ziedonis passed away in Riga[4].
Who was Imants Ziedonis married to?
Imants Ziedonis's spouses include Ausma Ziedone-Kantāne[12].
What did Imants Ziedonis do for work?
Imants Ziedonis worked as a writer[5], politician[6], poet[7], children's writer[8], and translator[9].
Where did Imants Ziedonis go to school?
Imants Ziedonis was educated at University of Latvia[20] and Gorky Institute of World Literature[21].
What awards did Imants Ziedonis receive?
Honors received include Cross of Recognition[22], Order of the Three Stars[23], Order of Friendship of Peoples[24], and honorary citizen of Tukums Municipality[25].