Erich Loest
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Erich Loest
Summary
Erich Loest is a human[1]. Born in Mittweida[2], he… he was born on February 24, 1926[3]. He died in Leipzig[4]. He died on September 12, 2013[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Erich Loest was born in Mittweida[2].
- Erich Loest died in Leipzig[4].
- Erich Loest was born on February 24, 1926[3].
- Erich Loest died on September 12, 2013[5].
- Erich Loest is buried at New Cemetery[10].
- Erich Loest held citizenship in Germany[11].
- Erich Loest held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[12].
- Erich Loest's professions included journalist[6].
- Erich Loest's professions included writer[7].
- Erich Loest worked as a screenwriter[8].
- Erich Loest's field of work was German-language literature[13].
- Erich Loest's field of work was journalism[14].
- Erich Loest received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
- Erich Loest received the Hans Fallada Prize[16].
- Erich Loest received the Literaturpreis der Universitätsstadt Marburg und des Landkreises Marburg-Biedenkopf[17].
- Erich Loest received the Jakob Kaiser Award[18].
- Erich Loest received the Jakob Kaiser Award[19].
- Erich Loest received the honorary citizen of Mittweida[20].
- Erich Loest was a member of Sächsische Akademie der Künste[21].
- Erich Loest is recorded as male[22].
- Erich Loest's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Erich Loest was affiliated with the Nazi Party[24].
- Erich Loest was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[25].
- Erich Loest's Commons category is recorded as Erich Loest[26].
- The cause of death was falling[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Mittweida[2], Erich Loest… he was born on February 24, 1926[3].
Education
Erich Loest earned the academic degree of doctorate[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], and screenwriter[8]. Fields of work include German-language literature[13], a sub-set of literature[29] and journalism[14], an industry[30].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], a grade of an order[31], in Germany[32]; Hans Fallada Prize[16], a biennial award[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1981[35]; Literaturpreis der Universitätsstadt Marburg und des Landkreises Marburg-Biedenkopf[17], a literary award[36], in Germany[37]; Jakob Kaiser Award[18], an award[38], in Germany[39]; honorary citizen of Mittweida[20], an award[40], in Germany[41]; and honorary citizen of Leipzig[42], an award[43], in Germany[44].
Personal Life
Political affiliations include Nazi Party[24], a Führerpartei[45], in Weimar Republic[46], founded in 1920[47], headquartered in Braunes Haus[48] and Socialist Unity Party of Germany[25], a political party[49], in German Democratic Republic[50], founded in 1946[51], headquartered in Former Reichsbank building[52].
Death and Burial
Erich Loest died on September 12, 2013[5]. He died in Leipzig[4]. The cause of death was falling[27]. Burial took place at New Cemetery[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Erich Loest include Erich Loest Prize[53], a literary award[54], in Germany[55], founded in 2016[56].
Why It Matters
Erich Loest ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for him include Erich Loest Prize[53], a literary award[54], in Germany[55], founded in 2016[56].
FAQs
Where was Erich Loest born?
Erich Loest's place of birth was Mittweida[2].
Where did Erich Loest die?
Erich Loest passed away in Leipzig[4].
What did Erich Loest do for work?
Erich Loest worked as journalist[6], writer[7], and screenwriter[8].
What awards did Erich Loest receive?
Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], Hans Fallada Prize[16], Literaturpreis der Universitätsstadt Marburg und des Landkreises Marburg-Biedenkopf[17], and Jakob Kaiser Award[18].