Josef Burg
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Summary
Josef Burg was born on May 31, 1912[1], in Vyzhnytsia[2]. He died on August 10, 2009[3], in Chernivtsi[4]. He worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], and germanist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Austria–Hungary[9], Kingdom of Romania[10], Soviet Union[11], Ukraine[12]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[13]
- Educated at: University of Vienna[14]
- Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], Honored Worker of Culture of Ukraine[16], Medal "For the Glory of Chernivtsi"[17], Theodor Kramer prize[18], Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[19], Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria[20], medal "For work and courage"[21], honorary citizen of Chernivtsi[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Archives at: Austrian National Library[24]
- Family name: Burg[25]
- Given name: Josef[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Yiddish[27]
- Different from: Josef Burg[28]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Ukraine[29]
- Writing language: Yiddish[30]
Why It Matters
Josef Burg has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Josef Burg born?
Josef Burg's place of birth was Vyzhnytsia[2].
Where did Josef Burg die?
Josef Burg passed away in Chernivtsi[4].
What did Josef Burg do for work?
Josef Burg worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], and germanist[7].
Where did Josef Burg go to school?
Josef Burg was educated at University of Vienna[14].
What awards did Josef Burg receive?
Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], Honored Worker of Culture of Ukraine[16], Medal "For the Glory of Chernivtsi"[17], and Theodor Kramer prize[18].