Nanos Valaoritis

Greek poet (1921-2019)
Person human Q939693

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Summary

Nanos Valaoritis was born on July 5, 1921[1], in Lausanne[2]. He died on September 12, 2019[3]. He worked as a poet[4], writer[5], university teacher[6], literary theorist[7], and essayist[8].

FAQs

Where was Nanos Valaoritis born?

Nanos Valaoritis's place of birth was Lausanne[2].

Who were Nanos Valaoritis's parents?

Nanos Valaoritis's father was Κωνσταντίνος Βαλαωρίτης[9].

Who was Nanos Valaoritis married to?

Nanos Valaoritis's spouses include Marie Wilson (painter)[10].

What did Nanos Valaoritis do for work?

Nanos Valaoritis worked as a poet[4], writer[5], university teacher[6], literary theorist[7], and essayist[8].

Where did Nanos Valaoritis go to school?

Nanos Valaoritis was educated at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[19] and University of London[20].

What awards did Nanos Valaoritis receive?

Honors received include Ouranis award[21], Gold Cross of the Order of Honour[22], and Greek State Literary Awards[23].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Λεξικό Νεοελληνικής Λογοτεχνίας. Retrieved . ebooks.edu.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] ↑ . ebooks.edu.gr. Retrieved . ebooks.edu.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [28] ↑ . ebooks.edu.gr. Retrieved . ebooks.edu.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . ebooks.edu.gr. Retrieved . ebooks.edu.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . ebooks.edu.gr. Retrieved . ebooks.edu.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] ↑ . Λεξικό Νεοελληνικής Λογοτεχνίας. Retrieved . ebooks.edu.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . Λεξικό Νεοελληνικής Λογοτεχνίας. Retrieved . ebooks.edu.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . Λεξικό Νεοελληνικής Λογοτεχνίας. wikidata.org.
  19. [12] ↑ . Λεξικό Νεοελληνικής Λογοτεχνίας. wikidata.org.
  20. [18] ↑ . ebooks.edu.gr. Retrieved . ebooks.edu.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . kathimerini.gr. Retrieved . kathimerini.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . kathimerini.gr. Retrieved . kathimerini.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . kathimerini.gr. Retrieved . kathimerini.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [29] ↑ . kathimerini.gr. Retrieved . kathimerini.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [30] ↑ . kathimerini.gr. Retrieved . kathimerini.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . news247.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [32] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [33] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [34] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [35] ↑ . Λεξικό Νεοελληνικής Λογοτεχνίας. Retrieved . ebooks.edu.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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    Award received → Ouranis award, Gold Cross of the Order of Honour, Greek State Literary Awards
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