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Shaul Tchernichovsky

1875-08-20 – 1943-10-14

Portrait of Shaul Tchernichovsky
original description:PORTRAIT, POET AND AUTHOR SHAUL TSHERNIHOVSKY. alternative spelling Shaul Tchernichovsky.Credit: Š. Bajeris (Laisvės Al. 58, Kaunas)

Life & Legacy

Shaul Tchernichovsky (Hebrew: שאול טשרניחובסקי) or Saul Gutmanovich Chernikhovskiy (Russian: Саул Гутманович Черниховский; 20 August 1875 – 14 October 1943) was a Russian-born Hebrew poet. He is considered one of the great Hebrew poets, identified with nature poetry, and a poet greatly influenced by the culture of ancient Greece.

Occupation & Career

poet, translator, physician, writer, Iliad's translator

Education

Heidelberg University; University of Lausanne; Imperial University of St. Vladimir

Faith & Community

Jewish atheism

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Bialik Prize; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Bialik Prize · Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland · Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class · Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class

Church

Jewish atheism

Education & Institutions

Heidelberg University · Imperial University of St. Vladimir · University of Lausanne

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q521410 — wikidata View source

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