Marcell Benedek

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

Summary

Marcell Benedek is a human[1]. His place of birth was Budapest[2]. He was born on September 22, 1885[3]. He died in Budapest[4]. He died on May 30, 1969[5]. He worked as a literary historian[6], literary translator[7], writer[8], dramaturge[9], and theatre critic[10].

Key Facts

  • Born in Budapest[2], Marcell Benedek…
  • Marcell Benedek passed away in Budapest[4].
  • Marcell Benedek was born on September 22, 1885[3].
  • Marcell Benedek died on May 30, 1969[5].
  • Marcell Benedek is buried at Farkasréti Cemetery[11].
  • Marcell Benedek's father was Elek Benedek[12].
  • A child of Marcell Benedek was András Benedek[13].
  • A child of Marcell Benedek was István Benedek[14].
  • Marcell Benedek held citizenship in Hungary[15].
  • Marcell Benedek worked as a literary historian[6].
  • Marcell Benedek worked as a literary translator[7].
  • Marcell Benedek's professions included writer[8].
  • Marcell Benedek's professions included dramaturge[9].
  • Marcell Benedek worked as a theatre critic[10].
  • Marcell Benedek worked as an aesthetician[16].
  • Marcell Benedek held the position of full professor[17].
  • Marcell Benedek was employed by Nyugat[18].
  • Marcell Benedek was educated at Eötvös Loránd University[19].
  • Marcell Benedek's education included a stint at Madách Imre High School[20].
  • Marcell Benedek received the Kossuth Prize[21].
  • Marcell Benedek received the Baumgarten Prize[22].
  • Marcell Benedek received the Order of Labour[23].
  • Marcell Benedek received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[24].
  • Marcell Benedek was a member of freemasonry[25].
  • Marcell Benedek is recorded as male[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Budapest[2], Marcell Benedek… he was born on September 22, 1885[3]. His father was Elek Benedek[12].

Education

Educated at Eötvös Loránd University[19], a public research university[27], in Hungary[28], founded in 1635[29], headquartered in Budapest[30] and Madách Imre High School[20], a Gymnasium[31], in Hungary[32], founded in 1881[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary historian[6], literary translator[7], writer[8], dramaturge[9], theatre critic[10], and aesthetician[16]. Marcell Benedek was employed by Nyugat[18]. He held the position of full professor[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Kossuth Prize[21], an award[34], in Hungary[35], founded in 1948[36]; Baumgarten Prize[22], a literary award[37], in Hungary[38]; Order of Labour[23], an order of merit[39], in Hungary[40], founded in 1948[41]; and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[24], an order[42], in Hungarian People's Republic[43], founded in 1953[44].

Personal Life

Children include András Benedek[13], a writer[45], 1913–1995[46], of Hungary[47] and István Benedek[14], a physician[48], 1915–1996[49], of Hungary[50], awarded the Szent-Györgyi Albert Prize[51].

Death and Burial

Marcell Benedek died on May 30, 1969[5]. He passed away in Budapest[4]. Burial took place at Farkasréti Cemetery[11].

FAQs

Where was Marcell Benedek born?

Born in Budapest[2], Marcell Benedek…

Where did Marcell Benedek die?

Marcell Benedek died in Budapest[4].

Who were Marcell Benedek's parents?

Marcell Benedek's father was Elek Benedek[12].

What did Marcell Benedek do for work?

Marcell Benedek worked as literary historian[6], literary translator[7], writer[8], dramaturge[9], and theatre critic[10].

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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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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    Child András Benedek, István Benedek
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