Paul Celan

Summary

Paul Celan is a human^[1]. Born in Chernivtsi^[2], he… he was born on November 23, 1920^[3]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. He died on April 20, 1970^[5]. He worked as a poet^[6], lyricist^[7], essayist^[8], translator^[9], and literary editor^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (427 views/month, #6,874 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Paul Celan's place of birth was Chernivtsi^[2].
• Paul Celan died in Paris^[4].
• Paul Celan was born on November 23, 1920^[3].
• Paul Celan died on April 20, 1970^[5].
• Burial took place at Cimetière parisien de Thiais^[12].
• Paul Celan was married to Gisèle Lestrange^[13].
• A child of Paul Celan was Eric Celan^[14].
• Paul Celan held citizenship in France^[15].
• Paul Celan held citizenship in Romania^[16].
• Paul Celan held citizenship in Kingdom of Romania^[17].
• Paul Celan held citizenship in Soviet Union^[18].
• Paul Celan held citizenship in Austria^[19].
• Paul Celan worked as a poet^[6].
• Paul Celan worked as a lyricist^[7].
• Paul Celan worked as an essayist^[8].
• Paul Celan's professions included translator^[9].
• Paul Celan's professions included literary editor^[10].
• Paul Celan worked as a writer^[20].
• Paul Celan was employed by Cartea rusă^[21].
• Paul Celan was educated at Chernivtsi University^[22].
• A notable work attributed to Paul Celan is Death Fugue^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Paul Celan is Language Mesh^[24].
• Paul Celan received the Georg Büchner Prize^[25].
• Paul Celan received the Literaturpreis der Stadt Bremen^[26].
• Paul Celan is recorded as male^[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Celan's place of birth was Chernivtsi^[2]. He was born on November 23, 1920^[3].

Education

Paul Celan was educated at Chernivtsi University^[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet^[6], lyricist^[7], essayist^[8], translator^[9], literary editor^[10], and writer^[20]. Paul Celan was employed by Cartea rusă^[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Death Fugue^[23], a literary work^[28], founded in 1945^[29] and Language Mesh^[24], a literary work^[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Georg Büchner Prize^[25], a literary award^[31], in Germany^[32], founded in 1923^[33] and Literaturpreis der Stadt Bremen^[26], a literary award^[34], in Germany^[35], founded in 1954^[36].

Personal Life

Paul Celan was married to Gisèle Lestrange^[13]. A child of him was Eric Celan^[14].

Death and Burial

Paul Celan died on April 20, 1970^[5]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. The cause of death was drowning^[37]. Burial took place at Cimetière parisien de Thiais^[12].

Why It Matters

Paul Celan ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (427 views/month, #6,874 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[38] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[39]

He has been cited as an influence by Péter Szondi^[40], a translator^[41], 1929–1971^[42], of Hungary^[43], specialised in Hungarian literature^[44].

Works attributed to him include Death Fugue^[45], a literary work^[46], founded in 1945^[47].

FAQs

Where was Paul Celan born?

Born in Chernivtsi^[2], Paul Celan…

Where did Paul Celan die?

Paul Celan died in Paris^[4].

Who was Paul Celan married to?

Paul Celan's spouses include Gisèle Lestrange^[13].

What did Paul Celan do for work?

Paul Celan worked as poet^[6], lyricist^[7], essayist^[8], translator^[9], and literary editor^[10].

Where did Paul Celan go to school?

Paul Celan was educated at Chernivtsi University^[22].

What awards did Paul Celan receive?

Honors received include Georg Büchner Prize^[25] and Literaturpreis der Stadt Bremen^[26].

Who did Paul Celan influence?

Paul Celan has been cited as an influence by Péter Szondi^[40].