Jaroslav Seifert

Czechoslovak poet, Nobel prize laureate (1901–1986)
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Jaroslav Seifert

Summary

Jaroslav Seifert is a human[1]. Born in Žižkov[2], he… he was born on September 23, 1901[3]. He died in Prague[4]. He died on January 10, 1986[5]. He worked as a translator[6], poet[7], journalist[8], essayist[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Žižkov[2], Jaroslav Seifert…
  • Jaroslav Seifert died in Prague[4].
  • Jaroslav Seifert was born on September 23, 1901[3].
  • Jaroslav Seifert died on January 10, 1986[5].
  • Burial took place at Q107046636[12].
  • Jaroslav Seifert was married to Marie Seifertová[13].
  • A child of Jaroslav Seifert was Jaroslav Seifert[14].
  • A child of Jaroslav Seifert was Jana Seifertová[15].
  • Jaroslav Seifert held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[16].
  • Jaroslav Seifert's professions included translator[6].
  • Jaroslav Seifert worked as a poet[7].
  • Jaroslav Seifert worked as a journalist[8].
  • Jaroslav Seifert worked as an essayist[9].
  • Jaroslav Seifert's professions included writer[10].
  • Jaroslav Seifert worked as an opinion journalist[17].
  • Jaroslav Seifert's field of work was Czech poetry[18].
  • Jaroslav Seifert received the Nobel Prize in Literature[19].
  • Jaroslav Seifert received the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[20].
  • Jaroslav Seifert received the Národní umělec[21].
  • Jaroslav Seifert received the Čestná medaile T. G. Masaryka[22].
  • Jaroslav Seifert received the Klement Gottwald State Prize[23].
  • Jaroslav Seifert was a member of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[24].
  • Jaroslav Seifert was a member of Syndikát českých spisovatelů[25].
  • Jaroslav Seifert was a member of Svaz československých spisovatelů[26].
  • Jaroslav Seifert was a member of Czech Academy of Science and Art[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Žižkov[2], Jaroslav Seifert… he was born on September 23, 1901[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], poet[7], journalist[8], essayist[9], writer[10], and opinion journalist[17]. Jaroslav Seifert's field of work was Czech poetry[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[19], a literary award[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1901[30]; Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[20]; Národní umělec[21], a title of honor[31], in Czechoslovakia[32]; Čestná medaile T. G. Masaryka[22]; and Klement Gottwald State Prize[23], a state decoration[33], in Czechoslovak Socialist Republic[34].

Personal Life

Among Jaroslav Seifert's spouses was Marie Seifertová[13]. Children include he[14], a biochemist[35], b. 1932[36], of Czech Republic[37] and Jana Seifertová[15], a romanist[38], b. 1931[39], of Czechoslovakia[40]. Political affiliations include Communist Party of Czechoslovakia[41], a political party[42], in Czechoslovakia[43], founded in 1921[44], headquartered in Prague[45] and Social Democracy[46], a political party[47], in Czech Republic[48], founded in 1878[49], headquartered in Prague[50].

Death and Burial

Jaroslav Seifert died on January 10, 1986[5]. He died in Prague[4]. He is buried at Q107046636[12].

Why It Matters

Jaroslav Seifert has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Jaroslav Seifert born?

Jaroslav Seifert was born in Žižkov[2].

Where did Jaroslav Seifert die?

Jaroslav Seifert passed away in Prague[4].

Who was Jaroslav Seifert married to?

Jaroslav Seifert's spouses include Marie Seifertová[13].

What did Jaroslav Seifert do for work?

Jaroslav Seifert worked as translator[6], poet[7], journalist[8], essayist[9], and writer[10].

What awards did Jaroslav Seifert receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[19], Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[20], Národní umělec[21], and Čestná medaile T. G. Masaryka[22].

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  1. [2] . Q125421597. Retrieved . nobelprize.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . Records of persons of interest. svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [41] . wikidata.org.
  9. [46] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . nobelprize.org. nobelprize.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . REGO. Retrieved . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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