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Arthur Koestler - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 05, 1905 |
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| Died | March 01, 1983 (age 77) |
| Birthplace | Budapest, Austria-Hungary (now Hungary) |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Arthur Koestler's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Author of influential works such as 'Darkness at Noon', 'The Ghost in the Machine', and 'The Sleepwalkers', as well as for his essays and contributions to intellectual and political debate in the 20th century. |
Intro
Arthur Koestler was a Hungarian-British author and journalist, best known for his novel 'Darkness at Noon' and his works on political philosophy and 20th-century intellectual history.
Early Life & Background
Arthur Koestler was born in Budapest to a Jewish family. He attended the Vienna Polytechnic University but left before graduating. In the 1920s, he became involved in Zionism and moved to Palestine as a young man before eventually pursuing a career in journalism and writing.
Career Highlights
- Published 'Darkness at Noon' (1940), one of the most significant anti-totalitarian novels of the 20th century.
- Worked as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East and Europe, reporting for several influential newspapers.
- Joined the Communist Party in the 1930s but became a prominent anti-communist intellectual after witnessing Stalinist purges.
- Wrote notable non-fiction books such as 'The Ghost in the Machine' and 'The Sleepwalkers', exploring philosophy, science, and social issues.
- Awarded officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1972.
Trivia
- Arthur Koestler died by suicide alongside his third wife, Cynthia, in 1983.
- He was briefly imprisoned during the Spanish Civil War and again in France during World War II.
- Koestler was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature multiple times but never won.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Arthur Koestler born?
Arthur Koestler was born the 5 September 1905.
Where is Arthur Koestler from?
Budapest, Austria-Hungary (now Hungary).
On His Birth-Day
About September 5th, 1905, in brief:
- Historical events: The Treaty of Portsmouth was signed on September 5, 1905, formally ending the Russo-Japanese War. Negotiated in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the treaty recognized Japan's dominance in Korea and ceded territories to Japan, including the southern half of Sakhalin Island. U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt mediated the negotiations and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.
- Day of the week: September 5th, 1905 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Give My Regards to Broadway by S. H. Dudley
- Popular movie: Eine Fliegenjagd oder Die Rache der Frau Schultze directed by Eugen Skladanowsky, Max Skladanowsky
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