Peretz Markish

Soviet Yiddish poet and playwright (1895–1952)
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Summary

Peretz Markish is a human[1]. He was born in Polonne[2]. He was born on November 25, 1895[3]. He died in Lubyanka Building[4]. He died on August 12, 1952[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and playwright[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Peretz Markish was born in Polonne[2].
  • Peretz Markish passed away in Lubyanka Building[4].
  • Peretz Markish was born on November 25, 1895[3].
  • Peretz Markish died on August 12, 1952[5].
  • Peretz Markish is buried at Donskoe cemetery[10].
  • A child of Peretz Markish was Olga Rapay-Markish[11].
  • A child of Peretz Markish was Simon Markish[12].
  • A child of Peretz Markish was David Markish[13].
  • Peretz Markish held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Peretz Markish held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Peretz Markish's professions included poet[6].
  • Peretz Markish's professions included writer[7].
  • Peretz Markish worked as a playwright[8].
  • Peretz Markish received the Order of Lenin[16].
  • Peretz Markish is recorded as male[17].
  • Peretz Markish's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Peretz Markish was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[19].
  • Peretz Markish's Commons category is recorded as Peretz Markish[20].
  • Peretz Markish's family name is recorded as Markish[21].
  • Peretz Markish's manner of death is recorded as capital punishment[22].
  • Peretz Markish's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[23].
  • Peretz Markish's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[24].
  • Peretz Markish's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7[25].
  • Peretz Markish's described by source is recorded as Faces of Moscow[26].
  • Peretz Markish's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Yiddish[27].

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Origins and Family

Peretz Markish's place of birth was Polonne[2]. He was born on November 25, 1895[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and playwright[8].

Recognition

Peretz Markish received the Order of Lenin[16].

Personal Life

Children include Olga Rapay-Markish[11], a painter[28], 1929–2012[29], of Soviet Union[30], specialised in art of sculpture[31]; Simon Markish[12], a writer[32], 1931–2003[33], of Soviet Union[34], specialised in literary studies[35]; and David Markish[13], a writer[36], b. 1938[37], of Soviet Union[38], awarded the Ivane Machabeli Prize[39], specialised in literary activity[40]. Peretz Markish was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[19].

Death and Burial

Peretz Markish died on August 12, 1952[5]. He passed away in Lubyanka Building[4]. He is buried at Donskoe cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Peretz Markish ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Peretz Markish born?

Born in Polonne[2].

Where did Peretz Markish die?

Peretz Markish died in Lubyanka Building[4].

What did Peretz Markish do for work?

Peretz Markish worked as poet[6], writer[7], and playwright[8].

What awards did Peretz Markish receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → Soviet Yiddish poet and playwright (1895–1952)
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947), Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7 +1
    Sex or gender → male
    Writing language → Yiddish
    Occupation → poet, writer, playwright
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