Monica Lovinescu

Romanian writer (1923–2008)
Person human Q2552851
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Monica Lovinescu

Summary

Monica Lovinescu is a human[1]. She was born in Bucharest[2]. She was born on November 19, 1923[3]. She died in Villiers-le-Bel[4]. She died on April 20, 2008[5]. She worked as a linguist[6], journalist[7], autobiographer[8], literary critic[9], and essayist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Monica Lovinescu was born in Bucharest[2].
  • Monica Lovinescu died in Villiers-le-Bel[4].
  • Monica Lovinescu was born on November 19, 1923[3].
  • Monica Lovinescu died on April 20, 2008[5].
  • Monica Lovinescu died on April 21, 2008[12].
  • Monica Lovinescu's father was Eugen Lovinescu[13].
  • Monica Lovinescu's mother was Ecaterina Bălăcioiu-Lovinescu[14].
  • Among Monica Lovinescu's spouses was Virgil Ierunca[15].
  • Monica Lovinescu held citizenship in Romania[16].
  • Monica Lovinescu worked as a linguist[6].
  • Monica Lovinescu worked as a journalist[7].
  • Monica Lovinescu worked as an autobiographer[8].
  • Monica Lovinescu worked as a literary critic[9].
  • Monica Lovinescu worked as an essayist[10].
  • Monica Lovinescu's professions included translator[17].
  • Monica Lovinescu's field of work was essay[18].
  • Monica Lovinescu was educated at Faculty of Letters (Bucharest University)[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Monica Lovinescu is La apa Vavilonului[20].
  • Monica Lovinescu received the Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania[21].
  • Monica Lovinescu received the Commander of the Order of the Star of Romania[22].
  • Monica Lovinescu is recorded as female[23].
  • Monica Lovinescu's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Monica Lovinescu's Commons category is recorded as Monica Lovinescu[25].
  • Monica Lovinescu's family name is recorded as Q107443458[26].
  • Monica Lovinescu's given name is recorded as Monica[27].

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Origins and Family

Monica Lovinescu was born in Bucharest[2]. She was born on November 19, 1923[3]. Her father was Eugen Lovinescu[13]. Her mother was Ecaterina Bălăcioiu-Lovinescu[14].

Education

Monica Lovinescu was educated at Faculty of Letters (Bucharest University)[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], journalist[7], autobiographer[8], literary critic[9], essayist[10], and translator[17]. Monica Lovinescu's field of work was essay[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Monica Lovinescu is La apa Vavilonului[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania[21], a grand officer[28], in Romania[29] and Commander of the Order of the Star of Romania[22], a grade of an order[30], in Romania[31].

Personal Life

Among Monica Lovinescu's spouses was Virgil Ierunca[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 20, 2008[5] and April 21, 2008[12]. Monica Lovinescu died in Villiers-le-Bel[4].

Why It Matters

Monica Lovinescu ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Monica Lovinescu born?

Monica Lovinescu's place of birth was Bucharest[2].

Where did Monica Lovinescu die?

Monica Lovinescu passed away in Villiers-le-Bel[4].

Who were Monica Lovinescu's parents?

Monica Lovinescu's father was Eugen Lovinescu[13]. Monica Lovinescu's mother was Ecaterina Bălăcioiu-Lovinescu[14].

Who was Monica Lovinescu married to?

Monica Lovinescu's spouses include Virgil Ierunca[15].

What did Monica Lovinescu do for work?

Monica Lovinescu worked as linguist[6], journalist[7], autobiographer[8], literary critic[9], and essayist[10].

Where did Monica Lovinescu go to school?

Monica Lovinescu was educated at Faculty of Letters (Bucharest University)[19].

What awards did Monica Lovinescu receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania[21] and Commander of the Order of the Star of Romania[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q80900474. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q80900474. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . FemBio database. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . FemBio database. Retrieved . iht.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Q80900474. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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