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Uri Zvi Greenberg (Hebrew: אורי צבי גרינברג; September 22, 1896 – May 8, 1981; also spelled Uri Zvi Grinberg) was an Israeli poet, journalist and politician who wrote in Yiddish and Hebrew. Widely regarded among the greatest poets in the country's history, he was awarded the Israel Prize in 1957 and the Bialik Prize in 1947, 1954 and 1977, all for his contributions to fine literature. Greenberg is considered the most significant representative of modernist Expressionism in Hebrew and Yiddish literature.

Quick facts about Uri Zvi Grinberg

  • Full name: Uri Zvi Grinberg
  • Born: 1896-09-22
  • Nationality: Israel
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q162793

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Who is Uri Zvi Grinberg?

Uri Zvi Greenberg (Hebrew: אורי צבי גרינברג; September 22, 1896 – May 8, 1981; also spelled Uri Zvi Grinberg) was an Israeli poet, journalist and politician who wrote in Yiddish and Hebrew. Widely regarded among the greatest poets in the country's history, he was awarded the Israel Prize in 1957 and the Bialik Prize in 1947, 1954 and 1977, all for his contributions to fine literature.

What nationality is Uri Zvi Grinberg?

Uri Zvi Grinberg is Israel.

When was Uri Zvi Grinberg born?

Uri Zvi Grinberg was born on 1896-09-22.

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