Kosta Spaić

Yugoslav theatre director, translator and university professor (1923–1994)
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Kosta Spaić

Summary

Kosta Spaić is a human[1]. He was born in Zagreb[2]. He was born on January 21, 1923[3]. He passed away in Zagreb[4]. He died on April 23, 1994[5]. He worked as a theatrical director[6], translator[7], university teacher[8], and director[9].

Key Facts

  • Kosta Spaić's place of birth was Zagreb[2].
  • Kosta Spaić passed away in Zagreb[4].
  • Kosta Spaić was born on January 21, 1923[3].
  • Kosta Spaić died on April 23, 1994[5].
  • Burial took place at Mirogoj Cemetery[10].
  • Kosta Spaić held citizenship in Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes[11].
  • Kosta Spaić held citizenship in Kingdom of Yugoslavia[12].
  • Kosta Spaić held citizenship in Independent State of Croatia[13].
  • Kosta Spaić held citizenship in Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia[14].
  • Kosta Spaić held citizenship in Croatia[15].
  • Kosta Spaić worked as a theatrical director[6].
  • Kosta Spaić worked as a translator[7].
  • Kosta Spaić's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Kosta Spaić's professions included director[9].
  • Among Kosta Spaić's employers was Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb[16].
  • Kosta Spaić was employed by Gavella Drama Theatre[17].
  • A notable student of Kosta Spaić was Krunoslav Šarić[18].
  • Kosta Spaić received the Bojan Stupica Award[19].
  • Kosta Spaić received the City of Zagreb Award[20].
  • Kosta Spaić is recorded as male[21].
  • Kosta Spaić's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].
  • Kosta Spaić's family name is recorded as Spaić[24].
  • Kosta Spaić's given name is recorded as Kosta[25].
  • Kosta Spaić's work location is recorded as Zagreb[26].

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Origins and Family

Kosta Spaić's place of birth was Zagreb[2]. He was born on January 21, 1923[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theatrical director[6], translator[7], university teacher[8], and director[9]. Employers include Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb[16], an opera house[27], in Croatia[28], founded in 1895[29] and Gavella Drama Theatre[17], a theatre building[30], in Croatia[31], founded in 1953[32]. A notable student of Kosta Spaić was Krunoslav Šarić[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Bojan Stupica Award[19], a type of award[33], in Serbia[34], founded in 1970[35] and City of Zagreb Award[20], an award[36], in Croatia[37], founded in 1979[38].

Death and Burial

Kosta Spaić died on April 23, 1994[5]. He passed away in Zagreb[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23]. He is buried at Mirogoj Cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was Kosta Spaić born?

Kosta Spaić's place of birth was Zagreb[2].

Where did Kosta Spaić die?

Kosta Spaić died in Zagreb[4].

What did Kosta Spaić do for work?

Kosta Spaić worked as theatrical director[6], translator[7], university teacher[8], and director[9].

What awards did Kosta Spaić receive?

Honors received include Bojan Stupica Award[19] and City of Zagreb Award[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Croatian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Croatian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . theaterencyclopedie.nl. theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . theaterencyclopedie.nl. theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . gradskagroblja.hr. Retrieved . gradskagroblja.hr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . zagreb.hr. Retrieved . zagreb.hr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . HRT 1. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . tls.theaterwissenschaft.ch. tls.theaterwissenschaft.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Croatian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . performing-arts.ch. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . hnk.hr. Retrieved . hnk.hr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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