Marcell Benedek

writer, literary historian, translator, theatre critic (1885–1969)
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Summary

Marcell Benedek was born on September 22, 1885[1], in Budapest[2]. He died on May 30, 1969[3], in Budapest[4]. He worked as a literary historian[5], literary translator[6], writer[7], dramaturge[8], and theatre critic[9].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Farkasréti Cemetery[10]
  • Father: Elek Benedek[11]
  • Child: András Benedek[12], István Benedek[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Hungary[14]
  • Occupation: aesthetician[15], translator[16]
  • Position held: full professor[17]
  • Employer: Nyugat[18]
  • Educated at: Eötvös Loránd University[19], Madách Imre High School[20]
  • Award received: Kossuth Prize[21], Baumgarten Prize[22], Order of Labour[23], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[24]
  • Member of: freemasonry[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Commons category: Marcell Benedek[27]
  • Family name: Benedek[28]
  • Given name: Marcell[29]
  • Pseudonym: Marcellus[30], Benedek[31], Székely huszár[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Hungarian[33]

FAQs

Where was Marcell Benedek born?

Marcell Benedek's place of birth was Budapest[2].

Where did Marcell Benedek die?

Marcell Benedek died in Budapest[4].

Who were Marcell Benedek's parents?

Marcell Benedek's father was Elek Benedek[11].

What did Marcell Benedek do for work?

Marcell Benedek worked as a literary historian[5], literary translator[6], writer[7], dramaturge[8], and theatre critic[9].

Where did Marcell Benedek go to school?

Marcell Benedek was educated at Eötvös Loránd University[19] and Madách Imre High School[20].

What awards did Marcell Benedek receive?

Honors received include Kossuth Prize[21], Baumgarten Prize[22], Order of Labour[23], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[24].

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