Hans Ostwald

German journalist and cultural historian (1873–1940)
Person human Q1581569
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Summary

Hans Ostwald was born on July 31, 1873[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on February 8, 1940[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], cultural historian[6], non-fiction writer[7], and writer[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: German Reich[10]
  • Notable work: Q63861163[11], Q63871383[12], Q63871394[13], Berliner Kaffeehäuser[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Hans Ostwald[16]
  • Family name: Ostwald[17]
  • Given name: Hans[18]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Hans Ostwald[19]
  • Described at URL: https://www.projekt-gutenberg.org/autoren/namen/ostwaldh.html[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[21]
  • Writing language: German[22]

FAQs

Where was Hans Ostwald born?

Hans Ostwald's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Hans Ostwald die?

Hans Ostwald passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Hans Ostwald do for work?

Hans Ostwald worked as a journalist[5], cultural historian[6], non-fiction writer[7], and writer[8].

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  3. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation → journalist, cultural historian, non-fiction writer +1
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  4. 22w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
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