Viktor Kunin

Soviet sinologist
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Summary

Viktor Kunin was born on July 18, 1932[1], in Moscow[2]. He died on March 19, 2022[3], in Haifa[4]. He worked as a translator[5], literary historian[6], bibliographer[7], and sinologist[8]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1932[10]
  • Father: Eugene Koonin[11]
  • Child: Eugene Koonin[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[13]
  • Field of work: history of literature[14], bibliographic activity[15], sinology[16], translation[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Given name: Viktor[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[20], Chinese[21]

FAQs

Where was Viktor Kunin born?

Viktor Kunin's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Viktor Kunin die?

Viktor Kunin died in Haifa[4].

Who were Viktor Kunin's parents?

Viktor Kunin's father was Eugene Koonin[11].

What did Viktor Kunin do for work?

Viktor Kunin worked as a translator[5], literary historian[6], bibliographer[7], and sinologist[8].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . WorldCat Entities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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