Fritz Hochwälder

Austrian writer (1911-1986)
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Summary

Fritz Hochwälder was born on May 28, 1911[1], in Vienna[2]. He died on October 21, 1986[3], in Zurich[4]. He worked as an actor[5], screenwriter[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: October 20, 1986[11]
  • Place of burial: Vienna Central Cemetery[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Austria[13]
  • Occupation: upholsterer[14], dramaturge[15]
  • Award received: Anton Wildgans Prize[16], Grand Austrian State Prize for Literature[17], Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[18], Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[19], City of Vienna Literature Prize[20], Franz-Grillparzer-Preis[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Commons category: Fritz Hochwälder[23]
  • Family name: Hochwälder[24]
  • Given name: Fritz[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]

Why It Matters

Fritz Hochwälder has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Fritz Hochwälder born?

Fritz Hochwälder's place of birth was Vienna[2].

Where did Fritz Hochwälder die?

Fritz Hochwälder died in Zurich[4].

What did Fritz Hochwälder do for work?

Fritz Hochwälder worked as an actor[5], screenwriter[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and journalist[9].

What awards did Fritz Hochwälder receive?

Honors received include Anton Wildgans Prize[16], Grand Austrian State Prize for Literature[17], Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[18], and Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wien.gv.at. Retrieved . wien.gv.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · HedgeHog · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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