Iwan Gilkin

Belgian poet (1858-1924)
Person human Q2243172
Iwan Gilkin
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Iwan Gilkin

Summary

Iwan Gilkin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brussels[2]. He was born on January 7, 1858[3]. He passed away in Brussels[4]. He died on September 28, 1924[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], and journalist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brussels[2], Iwan Gilkin…
  • Iwan Gilkin passed away in Brussels[4].
  • Iwan Gilkin was born on January 7, 1858[3].
  • Iwan Gilkin died on September 28, 1924[5].
  • Burial took place at Laeken Cemetery[10].
  • Iwan Gilkin held citizenship in Belgium[11].
  • French was Iwan Gilkin's native language[12].
  • Iwan Gilkin worked as a writer[6].
  • Iwan Gilkin's professions included poet[7].
  • Iwan Gilkin worked as a journalist[8].
  • Iwan Gilkin received the prix Archon-Despérouses[13].
  • Iwan Gilkin was a member of Academie Royale de Langue et de littérature Françaises[14].
  • Iwan Gilkin is recorded as male[15].
  • Iwan Gilkin's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Iwan Gilkin's Commons category is recorded as Iwan Gilkin[17].
  • Iwan Gilkin's given name is recorded as Ivan[18].
  • Iwan Gilkin's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Iwan Gilkin[19].
  • Iwan Gilkin's relative is recorded as Maurice de Waleffe[20].
  • Iwan Gilkin's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Literature[21].
  • Iwan Gilkin's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Literature[22].
  • Iwan Gilkin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Iwan Gilkin's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Iwan Gilkin'}[24].
  • Iwan Gilkin's writing language is recorded as French[25].

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Origins and Family

Iwan Gilkin's place of birth was Brussels[2]. He was born on January 7, 1858[3]. French was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], and journalist[8].

Recognition

Iwan Gilkin received the prix Archon-Despérouses[13].

Death and Burial

Iwan Gilkin died on September 28, 1924[5]. He passed away in Brussels[4]. Burial took place at Laeken Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Iwan Gilkin has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Iwan Gilkin born?

Iwan Gilkin was born in Brussels[2].

Where did Iwan Gilkin die?

Iwan Gilkin passed away in Brussels[4].

What did Iwan Gilkin do for work?

Iwan Gilkin worked as writer[6], poet[7], and journalist[8].

What awards did Iwan Gilkin receive?

Honors received include prix Archon-Despérouses[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . arllfb.be. Retrieved . arllfb.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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