Odysseas Elytis
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Odysseas Elytis
Summary
Odysseas Elytis is a human[1]. Born in Heraklion[2], he… he was born on November 2, 1911[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on March 18, 1996[5]. He worked as a translator[6], poet[7], art critic[8], writer[9], and librettist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,770 views/month, #7,194 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Heraklion[2], Odysseas Elytis…
- Odysseas Elytis died in Athens[4].
- Odysseas Elytis was born on November 2, 1911[3].
- Odysseas Elytis died on March 18, 1996[5].
- Burial took place at First Cemetery of Athens[12].
- Odysseas Elytis held citizenship in Greece[13].
- Modern Greek was Odysseas Elytis's native language[14].
- Odysseas Elytis is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[15].
- Odysseas Elytis's professions included translator[6].
- Odysseas Elytis worked as a poet[7].
- Odysseas Elytis worked as an art critic[8].
- Odysseas Elytis's professions included writer[9].
- Odysseas Elytis worked as a librettist[10].
- Odysseas Elytis was educated at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[16].
- A notable work attributed to Odysseas Elytis is Axion Esti[17].
- Odysseas Elytis received the Nobel Prize in Literature[18].
- Odysseas Elytis received the doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[19].
- Odysseas Elytis was a member of Hellenic Authors' Society[20].
- Odysseas Elytis was influenced by World War II[21].
- Odysseas Elytis is recorded as male[22].
- Odysseas Elytis's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Odysseas Elytis is associated with the Thirties Generation movement[24].
- Odysseas Elytis's Commons category is recorded as Odysseas Elytis[25].
- Odysseas Elytis's unmarried partner is recorded as Ioulita Iliopoulou[26].
- Odysseas Elytis's archives at is recorded as American School of Classical Studies at Athens[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GR[29]
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Began / founded: 1911-11-02[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1996-03-18[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: d56d76ee-f179-4496-ae8b-c22b7c326687[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Odysseas Elytis was born in Heraklion[2]. He was born on November 2, 1911[3]. He is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[15]. Modern Greek was his native language[14].
Education
Odysseas Elytis's education included a stint at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include translator[6], poet[7], art critic[8], writer[9], and librettist[10].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Odysseas Elytis is Axion Esti[17]. Things named for him include Mytilene International Airport[33], an international airport[34], in Greece[35].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[18], a literary award[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1901[38] and doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[19], an award[39], in France[40].
Death and Burial
Odysseas Elytis died on March 18, 1996[5]. He passed away in Athens[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[41]. He is buried at First Cemetery of Athens[12].
Why It Matters
Odysseas Elytis ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,770 views/month, #7,194 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 82 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Valeriu Pantazi[44], a poet[45], 1940–2015[46], of Romania[47], awarded the Luceafărul[48].
Entities named for him include Mytilene International Airport[33], an international airport[34], in Greece[35].
FAQs
Where was Odysseas Elytis born?
Odysseas Elytis was born in Heraklion[2].
Where did Odysseas Elytis die?
Odysseas Elytis passed away in Athens[4].
What did Odysseas Elytis do for work?
Odysseas Elytis worked as translator[6], poet[7], art critic[8], writer[9], and librettist[10].
Where did Odysseas Elytis go to school?
Odysseas Elytis was educated at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[16].
What awards did Odysseas Elytis receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[18] and doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[19].
Who did Odysseas Elytis influence?
Odysseas Elytis has been cited as an influence by Valeriu Pantazi[44].