Vasyl Barka

Ukrainian writer (1908–2003)
Person human Q2473065
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Vasyl Barka

Summary

Vasyl Barka is a human[1]. He was born in Solonytsia[2]. He was born on July 16, 1908[3]. He died in Glen Spey[4]. He died on April 11, 2003[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], translator[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Solonytsia[2], Vasyl Barka…
  • Vasyl Barka passed away in Glen Spey[4].
  • Vasyl Barka was born on July 16, 1908[3].
  • Vasyl Barka died on April 11, 2003[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint Andrew Cemetery[12].
  • Vasyl Barka held citizenship in Ukrainian People's Republic[13].
  • Vasyl Barka held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Vasyl Barka held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Vasyl Barka's professions included linguist[6].
  • Vasyl Barka's professions included poet[7].
  • Vasyl Barka's professions included literary critic[8].
  • Vasyl Barka's professions included translator[9].
  • Vasyl Barka worked as a writer[10].
  • Vasyl Barka's field of work was literary activity[16].
  • Vasyl Barka's field of work was literary criticism[17].
  • Vasyl Barka's field of work was translating activity[18].
  • Vasyl Barka's education included a stint at Kuban State University[19].
  • Vasyl Barka was educated at Moscow Pedagogical State University[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Vasyl Barka is The Yellow Prince[21].
  • Vasyl Barka received the Antonovych prize[22].
  • Vasyl Barka is recorded as male[23].
  • Vasyl Barka's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Vasyl Barka earned the academic degree of candidate of philology[25].
  • Vasyl Barka was part of the conflict Eastern Front[26].
  • Vasyl Barka's given name is recorded as Vasyl[27].

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Origins and Family

Vasyl Barka was born in Solonytsia[2]. He was born on July 16, 1908[3].

Education

Educated at Kuban State University[19], a public university[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1920[30] and Moscow Pedagogical State University[20], a public university[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1872[33], headquartered in Moscow[34]. Vasyl Barka earned the academic degree of candidate of philology[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], translator[9], and writer[10]. Fields of work include literary activity[16]; literary criticism[17], a literary genre[35]; and translating activity[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Vasyl Barka is The Yellow Prince[21].

Recognition

Vasyl Barka received the Antonovych prize[22].

Death and Burial

Vasyl Barka died on April 11, 2003[5]. He died in Glen Spey[4]. Burial took place at Saint Andrew Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Vasyl Barka ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Works attributed to him include The Yellow Prince[38], a literary work[39], founded in 1900[40].

FAQs

Where was Vasyl Barka born?

Vasyl Barka was born in Solonytsia[2].

Where did Vasyl Barka die?

Vasyl Barka died in Glen Spey[4].

What did Vasyl Barka do for work?

Vasyl Barka worked as linguist[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], translator[9], and writer[10].

Where did Vasyl Barka go to school?

Vasyl Barka was educated at Kuban State University[19] and Moscow Pedagogical State University[20].

What awards did Vasyl Barka receive?

Honors received include Antonovych prize[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . esu.com.ua. esu.com.ua. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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