Itzhak Katzenelson

Jewish teacher, poet and dramatist, murdered in Holocaust (1886-1944)
Person human Q707511
Itzhak Katzenelson
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Summary

Itzhak Katzenelson was born on July 1, 1886[1], in Kareličy[2]. He died on May 1, 1944[3], in Auschwitz[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (396 views/month, #7,125 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Jakub Beniamin Kacenelson[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Poland[10]
  • Notable work: Song of the Murdered Jewish People[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Commons category: Icchak Kacenelson[13]
  • Cause of death: cyanide poisoning[14]
  • Family name: Q139088647[15]
  • Given name: Icchak[16], Itzhak[17]
  • Significant event: Holocaust victim[18], The Holocaust[19]
  • Manner of death: homicide[20]
  • Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[22], Hebrew[23], Yiddish[24]
  • Commons Creator page: Icchak Kacenelson[25]
  • Place of detention: Auschwitz[26]
  • Subject has role: Holocaust victim[27]
  • Sibling: Berl Kacenelson[28]
  • Writing language: Yiddish[29], Hebrew[30]

Why It Matters

Itzhak Katzenelson has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Itzhak Katzenelson born?

Itzhak Katzenelson was born in Kareličy[2].

Where did Itzhak Katzenelson die?

Itzhak Katzenelson died in Auschwitz[4].

Who were Itzhak Katzenelson's parents?

Itzhak Katzenelson's father was Jakub Beniamin Kacenelson[9].

What did Itzhak Katzenelson do for work?

Itzhak Katzenelson worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and teacher[7].

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  3. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [3] ↑ . Babelio. wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Notable work → Song of the Murdered Jewish People
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Polish, Hebrew, Yiddish
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