Ján Kostra

Czechoslovak poet, painter and writer (1910-1975)
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Ján Kostra

Summary

Ján Kostra is a human[1]. His place of birth was Turčianska Štiavnička[2]. He was born on December 4, 1910[3]. He passed away in Bratislava[4]. He died on November 5, 1975[5]. He worked as a writer[6], painter[7], poet[8], editing staff[9], and translator[10]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Turčianska Štiavnička[2], Ján Kostra…
  • Ján Kostra died in Bratislava[4].
  • Ján Kostra was born on December 4, 1910[3].
  • Ján Kostra died on November 5, 1975[5].
  • Ján Kostra is buried at Slávičie údolie cemetery[12].
  • Ján Kostra was married to Hana Ponická[13].
  • Ján Kostra worked as a writer[6].
  • Ján Kostra worked as a painter[7].
  • Ján Kostra's professions included poet[8].
  • Ján Kostra worked as an editing staff[9].
  • Ján Kostra worked as a translator[10].
  • Ján Kostra was educated at Charles University[14].
  • Ján Kostra received the Národní umělec[15].
  • Ján Kostra received the Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia[16].
  • Ján Kostra received the Klement Gottwald State Prize[17].
  • Ján Kostra is recorded as male[18].
  • Ján Kostra's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ján Kostra's Commons category is recorded as Ján Kostra[20].
  • Ján Kostra's family name is recorded as Kostra[21].
  • Ján Kostra's given name is recorded as Ján[22].
  • Ján Kostra's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Slovak[23].
  • Ján Kostra's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[24].

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Origins and Family

Ján Kostra's place of birth was Turčianska Štiavnička[2]. He was born on December 4, 1910[3].

Education

Ján Kostra was educated at Charles University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], painter[7], poet[8], editing staff[9], and translator[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Národní umělec[15], a title of honor[25], in Czechoslovakia[26]; Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia[16], a title of honor[27], in Czechoslovak Socialist Republic[28], founded in 1953[29]; and Klement Gottwald State Prize[17], a state decoration[30], in Czechoslovak Socialist Republic[31].

Personal Life

Among Ján Kostra's spouses was Hana Ponická[13].

Death and Burial

Ján Kostra died on November 5, 1975[5]. He died in Bratislava[4]. Burial took place at Slávičie údolie cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ján Kostra is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Ján Kostra born?

Ján Kostra was born in Turčianska Štiavnička[2].

Where did Ján Kostra die?

Ján Kostra died in Bratislava[4].

Who was Ján Kostra married to?

Ján Kostra's spouses include Hana Ponická[13].

What did Ján Kostra do for work?

Ján Kostra worked as writer[6], painter[7], poet[8], editing staff[9], and translator[10].

Where did Ján Kostra go to school?

Ján Kostra was educated at Charles University[14].

What awards did Ján Kostra receive?

Honors received include Národní umělec[15], Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia[16], and Klement Gottwald State Prize[17].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . nklc.sk. nklc.sk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Retrieved . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Bratislava
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