Alexander Lernet-Holenia
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Summary
Alexander Lernet-Holenia was born on October 21, 1897[1], in Vienna[2]. He died on July 3, 1976[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a writer[5], playwright[6], screenwriter[7], poet[8], and essayist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,012 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hietzing Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: Austria[12], Cisleithania[13]
- Award received: Grand Austrian State Prize for Literature[14], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], Kleist Prize[16], City of Vienna Literature Prize[17], Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[18]
- Member of: German Academy for Language and Literature[19]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Alexander Lernet-Holenia[22]
- Archives at: Austrian National Library[23]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[24]
- Residence: Vienna[25]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[26]
- Family name: Lernet-Holenia[27]
- Given name: Alexander[28], Marie[29], Norbert[30]
- Significant event: Nazi book burnings[31]
- Official website: http://www.lernet-holenia.com/de[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Alexander Lernet-Holenia[33]
- Manner of death: natural causes[34]
- Described by source: Literatur in Österreich 1938-1945, Band 4: Wien[35]
- Participant in: 1936 Summer Olympics[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[37]
Why It Matters
Alexander Lernet-Holenia has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Works attributed to him include Baron Bagge[40], a literary work[41].
FAQs
Where was Alexander Lernet-Holenia born?
Alexander Lernet-Holenia's place of birth was Vienna[2].
Where did Alexander Lernet-Holenia die?
Alexander Lernet-Holenia passed away in Vienna[4].
What did Alexander Lernet-Holenia do for work?
Alexander Lernet-Holenia worked as a writer[5], playwright[6], screenwriter[7], poet[8], and essayist[9].
What awards did Alexander Lernet-Holenia receive?
Honors received include Grand Austrian State Prize for Literature[14], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], Kleist Prize[16], and City of Vienna Literature Prize[17].