Pramoedya Ananta Toer

Indonesian writer (1925–2006)
Person human Q326935
Pramoedya Ananta Toer
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Pramoedya Ananta Toer

Summary

Pramoedya Ananta Toer is a human[1]. Born in Blora[2], he… he was born on +1925-02-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Jakarta[4]. He died on +2006-04-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], writer[7], and essayist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (189 views/month, #7,137 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer's place of birth was Blora[2].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer died in Jakarta[4].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer was born on +1925-02-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer died on +2006-04-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer died on +2006-04-29T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Burial took place at Karet Bivak Cemetery[11].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer held citizenship in Indonesia[12].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer worked as a novelist[6].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer worked as a writer[7].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer's professions included essayist[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Pramoedya Ananta Toer is Buru Quartet[13].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer received the Ramon Magsaysay Award[14].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer received the PEN Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award[15].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer received the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize[16].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer is recorded as male[17].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer's Commons category is recorded as Pramoedya Ananta Toer[19].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer's archives at is recorded as International Institute of Social History[20].
  • The cause of death was diabetes[21].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer's family name is recorded as Tur[22].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer's family name is recorded as Toer[23].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer's given name is recorded as Pramoedya[24].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer's given name is recorded as Ananta[25].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Pramoedya Ananta Toer[26].
  • Pramoedya Ananta Toer's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Pramoedya Ananta Toer's place of birth was Blora[2]. He was born on +1925-02-06T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], writer[7], and essayist[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Pramoedya Ananta Toer is Buru Quartet[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Ramon Magsaysay Award[14], an award[28], in Philippines[29], founded in 1958[30]; PEN Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award[15], a literary award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1987[33]; and Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize[16], a cultural prize[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1989[36].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +2006-04-30T00:00:00Z[5] and +2006-04-29T00:00:00Z[10]. Pramoedya Ananta Toer died in Jakarta[4]. The cause of death was diabetes[21]. Burial took place at Karet Bivak Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Pramoedya Ananta Toer ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (189 views/month, #7,137 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Works attributed to him include Earth of Mankind[39], a literary work[40], written by him[41] and Buru Quartet[42], a book series[43], written by him[44].

FAQs

Where was Pramoedya Ananta Toer born?

Pramoedya Ananta Toer's place of birth was Blora[2].

Where did Pramoedya Ananta Toer die?

Pramoedya Ananta Toer died in Jakarta[4].

What did Pramoedya Ananta Toer do for work?

Pramoedya Ananta Toer worked as novelist[6], writer[7], and essayist[8].

What awards did Pramoedya Ananta Toer receive?

Honors received include Ramon Magsaysay Award[14], PEN Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award[15], and Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize[16].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Google. wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Q2451336. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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