Lev Kopelev

Soviet writer (1912–1997)
Person human Q706829
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Lev Kopelev

Summary

Lev Kopelev is a human[1]. Born in Kyiv[2], he… he was born on April 9, 1912[3]. He died in Cologne[4]. He died on June 18, 1997[5]. He worked as an Esperantist[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], literary critic[9], and biographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (633 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kyiv[2], Lev Kopelev…
  • Lev Kopelev passed away in Cologne[4].
  • Lev Kopelev was born on April 9, 1912[3].
  • Lev Kopelev was born on March 27, 1912[12].
  • Lev Kopelev died on June 18, 1997[5].
  • Lev Kopelev is buried at Donskoe cemetery[13].
  • Among Lev Kopelev's spouses was Raisa Orlova[14].
  • Lev Kopelev held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • Lev Kopelev held citizenship in Soviet Union[16].
  • Lev Kopelev held citizenship in Russia[17].
  • Russian was Lev Kopelev's native language[18].
  • Lev Kopelev worked as an Esperantist[6].
  • Lev Kopelev's professions included writer[7].
  • Lev Kopelev's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Lev Kopelev's professions included literary critic[9].
  • Lev Kopelev worked as a biographer[10].
  • Lev Kopelev worked as a literary historian[19].
  • Among Lev Kopelev's employers was University of Wuppertal[20].
  • Lev Kopelev was employed by University of Cologne[21].
  • Lev Kopelev's education included a stint at University of Cologne[22].
  • Lev Kopelev's education included a stint at National University of Kharkiv[23].
  • Lev Kopelev received the Alexander Men Prize[24].
  • Lev Kopelev received the State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[25].
  • Lev Kopelev received the Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[26].
  • Lev Kopelev received the Order of the Red Star[27].

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Origins and Family

Lev Kopelev's place of birth was Kyiv[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 9, 1912[3] and March 27, 1912[12]. Russian was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at University of Cologne[22], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1919[30], headquartered in Q127699285[31] and National University of Kharkiv[23], a university[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1805[34], headquartered in Freedom Square[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Esperantist[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], literary critic[9], biographer[10], and literary historian[19]. Employers include University of Wuppertal[20], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1972[38] and University of Cologne[21], a public university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1919[41], headquartered in Q127699285[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Alexander Men Prize[24], an award[43], in Germany[44]; State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[25], an award[45], in Germany[46]; Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[26], an award[47], in Germany[48], founded in 1950[49]; Order of the Red Star[27], a socialist order of merit[50], in Soviet Union[51], founded in 1930[52]; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[53], a grade of an order[54], in Soviet Union[55]; and Gold Goethe medal[56], a cultural prize[57], in Germany[58].

Personal Life

Among Lev Kopelev's spouses was Raisa Orlova[14]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[59].

Death and Burial

Lev Kopelev died on June 18, 1997[5]. He passed away in Cologne[4]. Burial took place at Donskoe cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Lev Kopelev ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (633 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Lev Kopelev born?

Born in Kyiv[2], Lev Kopelev…

Where did Lev Kopelev die?

Lev Kopelev passed away in Cologne[4].

Who was Lev Kopelev married to?

Lev Kopelev's spouses include Raisa Orlova[14].

What did Lev Kopelev do for work?

Lev Kopelev worked as Esperantist[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], literary critic[9], and biographer[10].

Where did Lev Kopelev go to school?

Lev Kopelev was educated at University of Cologne[22] and National University of Kharkiv[23].

What awards did Lev Kopelev receive?

Honors received include Alexander Men Prize[24], State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[25], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[26], and Order of the Red Star[27].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] ↑ . friedenspreis-des-deutschen-buchhandels.de. friedenspreis-des-deutschen-buchhandels.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  10. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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