Gord Malinkobu
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Gord Malinkobu | |
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 Malinkobu in 1899 | |
| Born | Jakob Gordon Malingen 25 November 1854 Barineul, Buryako, Yogania |
| Died | 5 June 1921 (age 66) Yocopo, Yogania |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | Yoganian (Kjerso) |
| Education | University of Burjelak |
| Period | 19th Century |
| Genre | Poetry, Realism |
| Literary movement | Realism |
| Years active | 1876-1920 |
| Relatives | Burgory Malingen (father) |
Jakob Gordon Malingen, known as Gord Malinkobu is a Yoganian author, writer and poet born in 1854 in Barineul, Buryako, Yogania and died in 1921 in Yocopo. He is best known for writing "Yol Bard Burgumman" ("The Red Butcher") in 1898. He was one of the most famous Yoganian writers of the 19th century.
Early life and education
Jakob Gordon Malingen was born on 25 November 1854 in Barineul, Buryako, Yogania. He was the first-born son of Gudsol (née Jolston) and Burgory Malingen, also a writer. He started writing at 12 or 13 years old according to various sources. He went to the University of Byrendan in Yocopo to study literature. While in Yocopo he made various acquaintances, including Burgory Willenjom.
Career
His first book was Garaltug, published in 1878, the story of a homeless widow roaming through the streets.