Peter Orlovsky

American poet (1933-2010)
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Peter Orlovsky

Summary

Peter Orlovsky is a human[1]. Born in Manhattan[2], he… he was born on July 8, 1933[3]. He passed away in Williston[4]. He died on May 30, 2010[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (891 views/month, #6,936 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Peter Orlovsky was born in Manhattan[2].
  • Peter Orlovsky died in Williston[4].
  • Peter Orlovsky was born on July 8, 1933[3].
  • Peter Orlovsky died on May 30, 2010[5].
  • Peter Orlovsky held citizenship in United States[10].
  • English was Peter Orlovsky's native language[11].
  • Peter Orlovsky's professions included poet[6].
  • Peter Orlovsky's professions included writer[7].
  • Peter Orlovsky's professions included actor[8].
  • Among Peter Orlovsky's employers was Naropa University[12].
  • Peter Orlovsky's education included a stint at Columbia University[13].
  • Peter Orlovsky is recorded as male[14].
  • Peter Orlovsky's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Peter Orlovsky is associated with the Beat Generation movement[16].
  • Peter Orlovsky's Commons category is recorded as Peter Orlowski[17].
  • Peter Orlovsky's unmarried partner is recorded as Allen Ginsberg[18].
  • Peter Orlovsky's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[19].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[20].
  • Peter Orlovsky's family name is recorded as Orlovsky[21].
  • Peter Orlovsky's given name is recorded as Peter[22].
  • Peter Orlovsky's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Peter Orlovsky's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Peter Orlovsky's start of work period is recorded as 1953[25].
  • Peter Orlovsky's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Harry Ransom Center[26].
  • Peter Orlovsky's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Manhattan[2], Peter Orlovsky… he was born on July 8, 1933[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Peter Orlovsky's education included a stint at Columbia University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and actor[8]. Peter Orlovsky was employed by Naropa University[12].

Death and Burial

Peter Orlovsky died on May 30, 2010[5]. He passed away in Williston[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[20].

Why It Matters

Peter Orlovsky ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (891 views/month, #6,936 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Peter Orlovsky born?

Peter Orlovsky was born in Manhattan[2].

Where did Peter Orlovsky die?

Peter Orlovsky died in Williston[4].

What did Peter Orlovsky do for work?

Peter Orlovsky worked as poet[6], writer[7], and actor[8].

Where did Peter Orlovsky go to school?

Peter Orlovsky was educated at Columbia University[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . pattismith.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Orlovsky
    Unmarried partner Allen Ginsberg
    Occupation poet, writer, actor
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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