About Kārlis Zariņš
Lived 1889 – 1978 (aged 89). Kārlis Zariņš was a Latvian writer.
Kārlis Zariņš (December 12, 1889 – December 20, 1978) was a Latvian writer. Zariņš' works are characterised by a focus on the strangeness of life, on the strange characters of people; sometimes mysticism is also found in them.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kārlis Zariņš?
Latvian writer (1889-1978)
When was Kārlis Zariņš born?
Kārlis Zariņš was born on 12 December 1889 in Liepāja.
When did Kārlis Zariņš die?
Kārlis Zariņš died on 20 December 1978.
What was Kārlis Zariņš's occupation?
Kārlis Zariņš was a writer.
What nationality was Kārlis Zariņš?
Kārlis Zariņš was Latvian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Kārlis Zariņš (writer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kārlis Zariņš. https://biography.guide/karlis-zarins/
MLA: "Kārlis Zariņš." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/karlis-zarins/.
Chicago: "Kārlis Zariņš." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/karlis-zarins/.
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