Jan Meakank

German writer (1905-1972)
Person human Q16658853
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Jan Meakank

Summary

Jan Meakank is a human[1]. He was born in Brohna/Bronjo[2]. He was born on July 23, 1905[3]. He died in Cannewitz[4]. He died on October 4, 1972[5]. He worked as a writer[6], ethnologist[7], cultural worker[8], and teacher[9]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Jan Meakank's place of birth was Brohna/Bronjo[2].
  • Jan Meakank died in Cannewitz[4].
  • Jan Meakank was born on July 23, 1905[3].
  • Jan Meakank died on October 4, 1972[5].
  • A child of Jan Meakank was Q105416004[11].
  • Jan Meakank held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Jan Meakank's professions included writer[6].
  • Jan Meakank worked as an ethnologist[7].
  • Jan Meakank's professions included cultural worker[8].
  • Jan Meakank's professions included teacher[9].
  • Jan Meakank received the Ćišinski award[13].
  • Jan Meakank was a member of Serbski Sokoł[14].
  • Jan Meakank is recorded as male[15].
  • Jan Meakank's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jan Meakank's given name is recorded as Jan[17].
  • Jan Meakank's relative is recorded as Timo Meškank[18].
  • Jan Meakank's relative is recorded as Chrysta Meškankowa[19].
  • Jan Meakank's described by source is recorded as New Biographical Dictionary on the History and Culture of the Sorbs[20].
  • Jan Meakank's described by source is recorded as Q105415845[21].
  • Jan Meakank's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Upper Sorbian[22].
  • Jan Meakank's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Jan Meakank's writing language is recorded as Upper Sorbian[24].

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Origins and Family

Jan Meakank was born in Brohna/Bronjo[2]. He was born on July 23, 1905[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], ethnologist[7], cultural worker[8], and teacher[9].

Recognition

Jan Meakank received the Ćišinski award[13].

Personal Life

A child of Jan Meakank was Q105416004[11].

Death and Burial

Jan Meakank died on October 4, 1972[5]. He died in Cannewitz[4].

Why It Matters

Jan Meakank is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Jan Meakank born?

Jan Meakank's place of birth was Brohna/Bronjo[2].

Where did Jan Meakank die?

Jan Meakank died in Cannewitz[4].

What did Jan Meakank do for work?

Jan Meakank worked as writer[6], ethnologist[7], cultural worker[8], and teacher[9].

What awards did Jan Meakank receive?

Honors received include Ćišinski award[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 24257
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  2. 24d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 24257
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → human
    Idref id → 029596610
    Occupation → writer, ethnologist, cultural worker +1
    Date of death → +1972-10-04T00:00:00Z
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