Oskar Pastior

German poet (1927–2006)
Person human Q72365
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Oskar Pastior

Summary

Oskar Pastior is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sibiu[2]. He was born on October 20, 1927[3]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. He died on October 4, 2006[5]. He worked as a poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Oskar Pastior's place of birth was Sibiu[2].
  • Oskar Pastior died in Frankfurt[4].
  • Oskar Pastior was born on October 20, 1927[3].
  • Oskar Pastior died on October 4, 2006[5].
  • Burial took place at III. Städtischer Friedhof Stubenrauchstraße[11].
  • Oskar Pastior held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Oskar Pastior worked as a poet[6].
  • Oskar Pastior worked as a translator[7].
  • Oskar Pastior worked as a writer[8].
  • Oskar Pastior's professions included journalist[9].
  • Oskar Pastior was educated at University of Bucharest[13].
  • Oskar Pastior received the Ernst-Meister-Preis für Lyrik[14].
  • Oskar Pastior received the Horst Bienek Award for Poetry[15].
  • Oskar Pastior received the Walter-Hasenclever-Literaturpreis[16].
  • Oskar Pastior received the Q15139347[17].
  • Oskar Pastior received the Hugo-Ball-Preis[18].
  • Oskar Pastior received the Erich Fried Prize[19].
  • Oskar Pastior was a member of Oulipo[20].
  • Oskar Pastior was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[21].
  • Oskar Pastior was a member of Academy of Arts, Berlin[22].
  • Oskar Pastior was a member of Künstlergilde[23].
  • Oskar Pastior is recorded as male[24].
  • Oskar Pastior's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Oskar Pastior's Commons category is recorded as Oskar Pastior[26].
  • Oskar Pastior's archives at is recorded as German Literature Archive Marbach[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Oskar Pastior's place of birth was Sibiu[2]. He was born on October 20, 1927[3].

Education

Oskar Pastior's education included a stint at University of Bucharest[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], and journalist[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Ernst-Meister-Preis für Lyrik[14], a literary award[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1981[30]; Horst Bienek Award for Poetry[15], a literary award[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1991[33]; Walter-Hasenclever-Literaturpreis[16], a literary award[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1996[36]; Q15139347[17]; Hugo-Ball-Preis[18], a literary award[37], in Germany[38]; and Erich Fried Prize[19], a literary award[39], in Austria[40], founded in 1990[41].

Death and Burial

Oskar Pastior died on October 4, 2006[5]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. Burial took place at III. Städtischer Friedhof Stubenrauchstraße[11].

Why It Matters

Oskar Pastior ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Oskar Pastior born?

Born in Sibiu[2], Oskar Pastior…

Where did Oskar Pastior die?

Oskar Pastior passed away in Frankfurt[4].

What did Oskar Pastior do for work?

Oskar Pastior worked as poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], and journalist[9].

Where did Oskar Pastior go to school?

Oskar Pastior was educated at University of Bucharest[13].

What awards did Oskar Pastior receive?

Honors received include Ernst-Meister-Preis für Lyrik[14], Horst Bienek Award for Poetry[15], Walter-Hasenclever-Literaturpreis[16], and Q15139347[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . villamassimo.de. Retrieved . villamassimo.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . berlin.de. berlin.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . dla-marbach.de. dla-marbach.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . iht.com. Provenance: 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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