Christian Morgenstern

German author (1871-1914)
Person human Q44652
Christian Morgenstern
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Summary

Christian Morgenstern is a human[1]. Born in Munich[2], he… he was born on May 6, 1871[3]. He passed away in Merano[4]. He died on March 31, 1914[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], literary editor[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,706 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Christian Morgenstern's place of birth was Munich[2].
  • Christian Morgenstern's place of birth was Theresienstraße[12].
  • Christian Morgenstern died in Merano[4].
  • Christian Morgenstern died in Untermais[13].
  • Christian Morgenstern was born on May 6, 1871[3].
  • Christian Morgenstern died on March 31, 1914[5].
  • Christian Morgenstern's father was Carl Ernst Morgenstern[14].
  • Christian Morgenstern's mother was Charlotte Morgenstern[15].
  • Christian Morgenstern held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[16].
  • German was Christian Morgenstern's native language[17].
  • Christian Morgenstern's professions included poet[6].
  • Christian Morgenstern worked as a writer[7].
  • Christian Morgenstern worked as a translator[8].
  • Christian Morgenstern worked as a literary editor[9].
  • Christian Morgenstern worked as a journalist[10].
  • Christian Morgenstern's professions included prose writer[18].
  • Christian Morgenstern's field of work was creative and professional writing[19].
  • Christian Morgenstern's field of work was translating activity[20].
  • Christian Morgenstern's field of work was journalism[21].
  • Christian Morgenstern's field of work was anthroposophy[22].
  • Christian Morgenstern's field of work was Theosophy[23].
  • Christian Morgenstern's field of work was poetry[24].
  • Christian Morgenstern was educated at Magdalenaeum Wrocław[25].
  • Christian Morgenstern's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Christian Morgenstern is Galgenlieder[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Munich[2], a college town[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1158[30] and Theresienstraße[12], a street[31], in Germany[32]. Christian Morgenstern was born on May 6, 1871[3]. His father was Carl Ernst Morgenstern[14]. His mother was Charlotte Morgenstern[15]. German was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Magdalenaeum Wrocław[25], a school[33], in Poland[34], founded in 1267[35] and University of Wrocław[26], a university[36], in Poland[37], founded in 1702[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], literary editor[9], journalist[10], and prose writer[18]. Fields of work include creative and professional writing[19], an academic discipline[39]; translating activity[20]; journalism[21], an industry[40]; anthroposophy[22], a new religious movement[41], founded in 1913[42], headquartered in Dornach[43]; Theosophy[23], a new religious movement[44]; and poetry[24], a literary form[45].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Christian Morgenstern is Galgenlieder[27].

Death and Burial

Christian Morgenstern died on March 31, 1914[5]. Recorded place of death include Merano[4], a comune of Italy[46], in Italy[47] and Untermais[13], a frazione[48], in Italy[49]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[50].

Why It Matters

Christian Morgenstern ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,706 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Christian Morgenstern born?

Christian Morgenstern was born in Munich[2].

Where did Christian Morgenstern die?

Christian Morgenstern died in Merano[4].

Who were Christian Morgenstern's parents?

Christian Morgenstern's father was Carl Ernst Morgenstern[14]. Christian Morgenstern's mother was Charlotte Morgenstern[15].

What did Christian Morgenstern do for work?

Christian Morgenstern worked as poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], literary editor[9], and journalist[10].

Where did Christian Morgenstern go to school?

Christian Morgenstern was educated at Magdalenaeum Wrocław[25] and University of Wrocław[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . abendzeitung-muenchen.de. Retrieved . abendzeitung-muenchen.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [50] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Sitelink count → 56
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  3. 16d ago · StorchPDF · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image → Gedenktafel Stuttgarter Platz 4 (Charl) Christian Morgenster, 2018-07-18 Sterne der Satire - Walk of Fame des Kabaretts Nr
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  4. 4w ago · Marc Schroeder · 2026-09-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image → Gedenktafel Stuttgarter Platz 4 (Charl) Christian Morgenster, 2018-07-18 Sterne der Satire - Walk of Fame des Kabaretts Nr
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  9. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  10. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  11. 21w ago · הנדב הנכון · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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