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Alfred Matzerath

fictional character from The Tin Drum by Günter Grass
Person Fictional Human Q60749598

Facts

34 properties
Instance of
fictional human, literary character, film character[22][23]
Sex or gender
male[21]
Date of birth
1895
Date of death
1945
Place of birth
Rhineland
Place of death
Labesweg
Country of citizenship
German Reich[15]
Ethnic group
Reichsdeutsche[16]
Occupation
soldier (1910–1918), commercial agent (1918–1920), cook, salesperson (1920–present)
Position held
Zellenleiter (1938–present)[17]
Religion or worldview
Protestantism[20]
Member of political party
Nazi Party (1934–present)[24]
Award received
Iron Cross, 2nd class[19]
Spouse
Agnes Matzerath (1923–1937), Maria Matzerath (1940–1945)[11][12]
Child
Oskar Matzerath, Kurt Matzerath[13][14]
Cause of death
gunshot wound[26]
Languages spoken, written or signed
German[34]
Birth name
Alfred Matzerath[36]
Creator
Günter Grass[18]
Family name
Matzerath[29]
Given name
Alfred[30]
Hair color
blond hair
Interested in
Skat
Killed by
Oskar Matzerath[25]
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Manner of death
homicide[33]
Medical condition
alcoholism[31]
Name in native language
Alfred Matzerath[37]
Narrative role
supporting character
Number of children
0, 2
Participated in conflict
World War I[28]
Place of burial
Zaspa Cemetery in Gdańsk[10]
Political ideology
Nazism[32]
Present in work
The Tin Drum, The Tin Drum[35]
Residence
Labesweg (1923–1945)[27]
🏷️ Also known as
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Summary

Alfred Matzerath is a fictional human[1]. He was born in 1895[2] in Rhineland[3]. He died in 1945[4] in Labesweg[5]. He worked as a soldier[6], commercial agent[7], cook[8], and salesperson[9].

FAQs

Where was Alfred Matzerath born?

Alfred Matzerath was born in Rhineland[3].

Where did Alfred Matzerath die?

Alfred Matzerath passed away in Labesweg[5].

Who was Alfred Matzerath married to?

Alfred Matzerath's spouses include Agnes Matzerath[11] and Maria Matzerath[12].

What did Alfred Matzerath do for work?

Alfred Matzerath worked as a soldier[6], commercial agent[7], cook[8], and salesperson[9].

What awards did Alfred Matzerath receive?

Honors received include Iron Cross 2nd Class[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  7. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  19. [25] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  20. [19] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  21. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  25. [2] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  26. [4] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Die Blechtrommel (1996 dtv ed.). wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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