George Coșbuc

George Coșbuc (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈdʒe̯ordʒe koʃˈbuk]; 20 September 1866 – 9 May 1918) was a Romanian poet, translator, teacher, and journalist, best remembered for his verses describing, praising and eulogizing rural life, its many travails but also its occasions for joy. In 1916 he was elected titular member of the Romanian Academy.

For his birthplace, see Coșbuc, Bistrița-Năsăud. For the village in Botoșani County, see Gorbănești.

George Coșbuc
Born(1866-09-20)September 20, 1866
Faassendorf, Austrian Empire
DiedMay 9, 1918(1918-05-09) (aged 51)
Bucharest, Kingdom of Romania
Resting placeBellu Cemetery, Bucharest
Pen nameC. Boșcu
Occupation
  • Poet
  • translator
  • teacher
  • journalist
LanguageRomanian
NationalityRomanian
Alma materFranz Joseph University
Years active1884–1918
Notable worksNunta Zamfirei (1889)
Balade și idile (1893)
Noi vrem pământ (1907)
SpouseElena, née Sfetea
ChildrenAlexandru
RelativesSebastian Coșbuc (father)
Maria Coșbuc (mother)
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