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], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (312 views/month, #7,194 of 1,000,298).[10]
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[11].
- Odysseas Elytis held citizenship in Greece[12].
- Greek was Odysseas Elytis's native language[13].
- Odysseas Elytis's professions included translator[6].
- Odysseas Elytis's professions included poet[7].
- Odysseas Elytis worked as an art critic[8].
- Odysseas Elytis worked as a writer[9].
- Odysseas Elytis's education included a stint at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[14].
- A notable work attributed to Odysseas Elytis is Axion Esti[15].
- Odysseas Elytis received the Nobel Prize in Literature[16].
- Odysseas Elytis received the doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[17].
- Odysseas Elytis was a member of Hellenic Authors' Society[18].
- Odysseas Elytis was influenced by World War II[19].
- Odysseas Elytis is recorded as male[20].
- Odysseas Elytis's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Odysseas Elytis is associated with the Thirties Generation movement[22].
- Odysseas Elytis's Commons category is recorded as Odysseas Elytis[23].
- Odysseas Elytis's unmarried partner is recorded as Ioulita Iliopoulou[24].
- Odysseas Elytis's archives at is recorded as American School of Classical Studies at Athens[25].
- The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
- Odysseas Elytis's given name is recorded as Odysseas[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Odysseas Elytis was born in Heraklion[2]. He was born on November 2, 1911[3]. Greek was his native language[13].
Education
Odysseas Elytis's education included a stint at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include translator[6], poet[7], art critic[8], and writer[9].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Odysseas Elytis is Axion Esti[15]. Things named for him include Mytilene International Airport[28], an international airport[29], in Greece[30].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[16], a literary award[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1901[33] and doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[17], an award[34], in France[35].
Death and Burial
Odysseas Elytis died on March 18, 1996[5]. He passed away in Athens[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26]. He is buried at First Cemetery of Athens[11].
Why It Matters
Odysseas Elytis ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (312 views/month, #7,194 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
He has been cited as an influence by Valeriu Pantazi[38], a poet[39], 1940–2015[40], of Romania[41], awarded the Luceafărul[42].
Entities named for him include Mytilene International Airport[28], an international airport[29], in Greece[30].
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], and writer[9].
Where did Odysseas Elytis go to school?
Odysseas Elytis was educated at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[14].
What awards did Odysseas Elytis receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[16] and doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[17].
Who did Odysseas Elytis influence?
Odysseas Elytis has been cited as an influence by Valeriu Pantazi[38].