Arthur Schnitzler

Austrian writer (1862–1931)
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Arthur Schnitzler
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Arthur Schnitzler

Summary

Arthur Schnitzler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on May 15, 1862[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on October 21, 1931[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], physician writer[8], screenwriter[9], and psychiatrist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,237 views/month, #6,958 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vienna[2], Arthur Schnitzler…
  • Arthur Schnitzler died in Vienna[4].
  • Arthur Schnitzler was born on May 15, 1862[3].
  • Arthur Schnitzler died on October 21, 1931[5].
  • Arthur Schnitzler is buried at Old Jewish Cemetery[12].
  • Arthur Schnitzler's father was Johann Schnitzler[13].
  • Among Arthur Schnitzler's spouses was Olga Schnitzler[14].
  • A child of Arthur Schnitzler was Heinrich Schnitzler[15].
  • A child of Arthur Schnitzler was Lili Schnitzler[16].
  • A child of Arthur Schnitzler was Paul Schnitzler[17].
  • Arthur Schnitzler held citizenship in Austrian Empire[18].
  • Arthur Schnitzler held citizenship in Cisleithania[19].
  • Arthur Schnitzler held citizenship in Austria[20].
  • Arthur Schnitzler worked as a writer[6].
  • Arthur Schnitzler's professions included playwright[7].
  • Arthur Schnitzler worked as a physician writer[8].
  • Arthur Schnitzler worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Arthur Schnitzler's professions included psychiatrist[10].
  • Arthur Schnitzler's professions included novelist[21].
  • Arthur Schnitzler's field of work was performing arts[22].
  • Arthur Schnitzler's field of work was creative and professional writing[23].
  • Arthur Schnitzler's field of work was prose[24].
  • Arthur Schnitzler's field of work was medicine[25].
  • Arthur Schnitzler's field of work was drama[26].
  • Arthur Schnitzler was educated at University of Vienna[27].

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Origins and Family

Arthur Schnitzler was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on May 15, 1862[3]. His father was Johann Schnitzler[13].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[27], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1365[30], headquartered in Vienna[31] and Akademisches Gymnasium[32], a Gymnasium[33], in Austria[34], founded in 1553[35]. Arthur Schnitzler earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine[36]. He studied under Maximilian Lang[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], physician writer[8], screenwriter[9], psychiatrist[10], and novelist[21]. Fields of work include performing arts[22], a type of arts[38]; creative and professional writing[23], an academic discipline[39]; prose[24], a literary form[40]; medicine[25], a field of study[41]; and drama[26], a literary mode[42].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Dream Story[43], a literary work[44], founded in 1920[45]; Merry-Go-Round[46], a literary work[47]; Fräulein Else[48], a literary work[49]; Lieutenant Gustl[50]; and Flirtation[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Bauernfeld prize[52], a literary award[53], in Austria[54]; Franz-Grillparzer-Preis[55], a literary award[56], in Austria[57], founded in 1872[58]; and Raimund Award[59], a theatre award[60], in Austria–Hungary[61].

Personal Life

Arthur Schnitzler was married to Olga Schnitzler[14]. Children include Heinrich Schnitzler[15], an actor[62], 1902–1982[63], of Austria[64], awarded the Kainz Medal[65]; Lili Schnitzler[16], 1909–1928[66], of Cisleithania[67]; and Paul Schnitzler[17], 1897–1897[68], of Cisleithania[69].

Death and Burial

Arthur Schnitzler died on October 21, 1931[5]. He died in Vienna[4]. Recorded cause of death include stroke[70] and cerebral hemorrhage[71]. He is buried at Old Jewish Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Arthur Schnitzler ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,237 views/month, #6,958 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

Works attributed to him include Dream Story[74], a literary work[75], founded in 1920[76]; Merry-Go-Round[77], a literary work[78]; Flirtation[79], a literary work[80]; Anatol[81], a literary work[82]; Fräulein Else[83], a literary work[84]; and The Green Cockatoo[85], a literary work[86].

FAQs

Where was Arthur Schnitzler born?

Arthur Schnitzler's place of birth was Vienna[2].

Where did Arthur Schnitzler die?

Arthur Schnitzler passed away in Vienna[4].

Who were Arthur Schnitzler's parents?

Arthur Schnitzler's father was Johann Schnitzler[13].

Who was Arthur Schnitzler married to?

Arthur Schnitzler's spouses include Olga Schnitzler[14].

What did Arthur Schnitzler do for work?

Arthur Schnitzler worked as writer[6], playwright[7], physician writer[8], screenwriter[9], and psychiatrist[10].

Where did Arthur Schnitzler go to school?

Arthur Schnitzler was educated at University of Vienna[27] and Akademisches Gymnasium[32].

What awards did Arthur Schnitzler receive?

Honors received include Bauernfeld prize[52], Franz-Grillparzer-Preis[55], and Raimund Award[59].

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