About Albert Marenčin
Lived 1922 – 2019 (aged 96). Albert Marenčin was a Czech and Slovak linguist, writer, playwright, translator, photographer and collagist.
Albert Marenčin (26 July 1922 in Bystré, Vranov nad Topľou District – 9 March 2019) was a Slovak writer, poet, surrealist, essayist, screenwriter, editor, collage artist, translator and critic.
Early life He was a participant in the Slovak National Uprising in 1944. On 19 October 2011, he was awarded the 2011 Zora Jesenská Prize by The Slovak Association of Literary Translators.
Family He had a son and a grandson, who are both also named Albert Marenčin. Another son of his is the photographer Martin Marenčin.
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Who was Albert Marenčin?
Slovakian writer (1922-2019)
When was Albert Marenčin born?
Albert Marenčin was born on 26 July 1922 in Bystré.
When did Albert Marenčin die?
Albert Marenčin died on 9 March 2019 in Bratislava.
What was Albert Marenčin's occupation?
Albert Marenčin was a linguist, writer, playwright, translator, photographer and collagist.
What nationality was Albert Marenčin?
Albert Marenčin was Czech and Slovak.
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