Ivan Kušan

Croatian writer (1933–2012)
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Ivan Kušan

Summary

Ivan Kušan is a human[1]. Born in Sarajevo[2], he… he was born on August 30, 1933[3]. He died in Zagreb[4]. He died on November 20, 2012[5]. He worked as a translator[6], children's writer[7], writer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Ivan Kušan's place of birth was Sarajevo[2].
  • Ivan Kušan died in Zagreb[4].
  • Ivan Kušan was born on August 30, 1933[3].
  • Ivan Kušan died on November 20, 2012[5].
  • Burial took place at Mirogoj Cemetery[11].
  • Ivan Kušan's father was Jakša Kušan[12].
  • Among Ivan Kušan's spouses was Helena Buljan[13].
  • A child of Ivan Kušan was Daniel Kušan[14].
  • Ivan Kušan held citizenship in Croatia[15].
  • Croatian was Ivan Kušan's native language[16].
  • Ivan Kušan worked as a translator[6].
  • Ivan Kušan worked as a children's writer[7].
  • Ivan Kušan worked as a writer[8].
  • Ivan Kušan worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Among Ivan Kušan's employers was University of Zagreb[17].
  • Ivan Kušan received the Vladimir Nazor Award[18].
  • Ivan Kušan was a member of Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts[19].
  • Ivan Kušan is recorded as male[20].
  • Ivan Kušan's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • The cause of death was stroke[22].
  • Ivan Kušan's family name is recorded as Kušan[23].
  • Ivan Kušan's given name is recorded as Ivan[24].
  • Ivan Kušan's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Ivan Kušan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Croatian[26].
  • Ivan Kušan's writing language is recorded as Croatian[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Sarajevo[2], Ivan Kušan… he was born on August 30, 1933[3]. His father was Jakša Kušan[12]. Croatian was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], children's writer[7], writer[8], and screenwriter[9]. Ivan Kušan was employed by University of Zagreb[17].

Recognition

Ivan Kušan received the Vladimir Nazor Award[18].

Personal Life

Among Ivan Kušan's spouses was Helena Buljan[13]. A child of him was Daniel Kušan[14].

Death and Burial

Ivan Kušan died on November 20, 2012[5]. He passed away in Zagreb[4]. The cause of death was stroke[22]. He is buried at Mirogoj Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Ivan Kušan has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Ivan Kušan born?

Ivan Kušan's place of birth was Sarajevo[2].

Where did Ivan Kušan die?

Ivan Kušan passed away in Zagreb[4].

Who were Ivan Kušan's parents?

Ivan Kušan's father was Jakša Kušan[12].

Who was Ivan Kušan married to?

Ivan Kušan's spouses include Helena Buljan[13].

What did Ivan Kušan do for work?

Ivan Kušan worked as translator[6], children's writer[7], writer[8], and screenwriter[9].

What awards did Ivan Kušan receive?

Honors received include Vladimir Nazor Award[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . gradskagroblja.hr. Retrieved . gradskagroblja.hr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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