Witold Gombrowicz

Polish writer (1904–1969)
Person human Q275175
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Witold Gombrowicz

Summary

Witold Gombrowicz is a human[1]. Born in Małoszyce, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship[2], he… he was born on August 4, 1904[3]. He died in Vence[4]. He died on July 24, 1969[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], novelist[8], diarist[9], and poet lawyer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 50 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Witold Gombrowicz was born in Małoszyce, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship[2].
  • Witold Gombrowicz passed away in Vence[4].
  • Witold Gombrowicz was born on August 4, 1904[3].
  • Witold Gombrowicz died on July 24, 1969[5].
  • Burial took place at Alpes-Maritimes[12].
  • Witold Gombrowicz was married to Rita Gombrowicz[13].
  • Witold Gombrowicz held citizenship in Congress Poland[14].
  • Witold Gombrowicz held citizenship in Second Polish Republic[15].
  • Witold Gombrowicz held citizenship in Poland[16].
  • Witold Gombrowicz worked as a writer[6].
  • Witold Gombrowicz's professions included playwright[7].
  • Witold Gombrowicz's professions included novelist[8].
  • Witold Gombrowicz worked as a diarist[9].
  • Witold Gombrowicz worked as a poet lawyer[10].
  • Witold Gombrowicz worked as an essayist[17].
  • Witold Gombrowicz's field of work was fiction[18].
  • Witold Gombrowicz was educated at Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Warsaw[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Witold Gombrowicz is Ferdydurke[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Witold Gombrowicz is Trans-Atlantyk[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Witold Gombrowicz is Cosmos[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Witold Gombrowicz is Pornografia[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Witold Gombrowicz is The Marriage[24].
  • Witold Gombrowicz received the Prix Formentor[25].
  • Witold Gombrowicz is recorded as male[26].
  • Witold Gombrowicz's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Małoszyce, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship[2], Witold Gombrowicz… he was born on August 4, 1904[3].

Education

Witold Gombrowicz was educated at Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Warsaw[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], novelist[8], diarist[9], poet lawyer[10], and essayist[17]. Witold Gombrowicz's field of work was fiction[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Ferdydurke[20], a literary work[28]; Trans-Atlantyk[21], a literary work[29]; Cosmos[22], a literary work[30]; Pornografia[23], a written work[31]; and The Marriage[24], a literary work[32].

Recognition

Witold Gombrowicz received the Prix Formentor[25].

Personal Life

Witold Gombrowicz was married to Rita Gombrowicz[13].

Death and Burial

Witold Gombrowicz died on July 24, 1969[5]. He died in Vence[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[33]. Burial took place at Alpes-Maritimes[12].

Why It Matters

Witold Gombrowicz has Wikipedia articles in 50 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

FAQs

Where was Witold Gombrowicz born?

Witold Gombrowicz was born in Małoszyce, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship[2].

Where did Witold Gombrowicz die?

Witold Gombrowicz passed away in Vence[4].

Who was Witold Gombrowicz married to?

Witold Gombrowicz's spouses include Rita Gombrowicz[13].

What did Witold Gombrowicz do for work?

Witold Gombrowicz worked as writer[6], playwright[7], novelist[8], diarist[9], and poet lawyer[10].

Where did Witold Gombrowicz go to school?

Witold Gombrowicz was educated at Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Warsaw[19].

What awards did Witold Gombrowicz receive?

Honors received include Prix Formentor[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . gombrowicz.net. gombrowicz.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . culture.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [33] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . culture.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . culture.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . culture.pl. culture.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . culture.pl. culture.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [22] . culture.pl. culture.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [23] . culture.pl. culture.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [24] . culture.pl. culture.pl. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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