Martin Benka

Slovak Esperantist and painter (1888-1971)
Person human Q1903455
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Martin Benka

Summary

Martin Benka is a human[1]. Born in Kostolište[2], he… he was born on September 21, 1888[3]. He died in Malacky[4]. He died on June 28, 1971[5]. He worked as an Esperantist[6], painter[7], graphic artist[8], illustrator[9], and teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Martin Benka was born in Kostolište[2].
  • Martin Benka passed away in Malacky[4].
  • Martin Benka was born on September 21, 1888[3].
  • Martin Benka was born on September 20, 1888[12].
  • Martin Benka died on June 28, 1971[5].
  • Martin Benka died on June 18, 1971[13].
  • Martin Benka is buried at National Cemetery in Martin[14].
  • Martin Benka held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[15].
  • Slovak was Martin Benka's native language[16].
  • Martin Benka worked as an Esperantist[6].
  • Martin Benka's professions included painter[7].
  • Martin Benka worked as a graphic artist[8].
  • Martin Benka worked as an illustrator[9].
  • Martin Benka's professions included teacher[10].
  • Martin Benka worked as an exlibrist[17].
  • Martin Benka received the Národní umělec[18].
  • Martin Benka received the Order of the Republic[19].
  • Martin Benka received the Klement Gottwald State Prize[20].
  • Martin Benka was a member of Q56418546[21].
  • Martin Benka was a member of Svaz československých výtvarných umělců[22].
  • Martin Benka is recorded as male[23].
  • Martin Benka's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Martin Benka's genre is graphics[25].
  • Martin Benka's Commons category is recorded as Martin Benka[26].
  • Martin Benka's family name is recorded as Benka[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Martin Benka's place of birth was Kostolište[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 21, 1888[3] and September 20, 1888[12]. Slovak was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Esperantist[6], painter[7], graphic artist[8], illustrator[9], teacher[10], and exlibrist[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Národní umělec[18], a title of honor[28], in Czechoslovakia[29]; Order of the Republic[19], an order[30], in Czechoslovakia[31], founded in 1951[32]; and Klement Gottwald State Prize[20], a state decoration[33], in Czechoslovak Socialist Republic[34].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 28, 1971[5] and June 18, 1971[13]. Martin Benka died in Malacky[4]. Burial took place at National Cemetery in Martin[14].

Why It Matters

Martin Benka ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Martin Benka born?

Born in Kostolište[2], Martin Benka…

Where did Martin Benka die?

Martin Benka passed away in Malacky[4].

What did Martin Benka do for work?

Martin Benka worked as Esperantist[6], painter[7], graphic artist[8], illustrator[9], and teacher[10].

What awards did Martin Benka receive?

Honors received include Národní umělec[18], Order of the Republic[19], and Klement Gottwald State Prize[20].

References

Programmatic citations — every numbered marker resolves to a verifiable graph row below.

Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . ctemeradi.webnode.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . online catalogue of Huis van het boek. Retrieved . mmm-web.adlibhosting.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [25] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . REGO. Retrieved . prazskyhradarchiv.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Encyklopédia Slovenska. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Kostolište
    Aliases
    Writing language Esperanto
    Family name Benka
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