Helene Weigel
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Summary
Helene Weigel was born on May 12, 1900[1], in Vienna[2]. She died on May 6, 1971[3], in Berlin[4]. She worked as a politician[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], theatre manager[8], and actor[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,626 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: East Berlin[11]
- Place of burial: Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[12]
- Father: Siegfried Weigl[13]
- Mother: Leopoldine Weigl[14]
- Spouse: Bertolt Brecht[15]
- Child: Stefan Brecht[16], Barbara Brecht-Schall[17]
- Country of citizenship: Austria[18], German Democratic Republic[19]
- Occupation: singer[20], theatrical director[21], Theaterintendant[22]
- Position held: member of the Volkskammer[23]
- Award received: Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[24], National Prize of East Germany[25], Star of People's Friendship[26], Medal Carl von Ossietzky[27]
- Member of: Academy of Arts of the GDR[28]
- Sex or gender: female[29]
- Member of political party: Socialist Unity Party of Germany[30], Communist Party of Germany[31]
- Commons category: Helene Weigel[32]
- Archives at: Archive of the Academy of Arts[33]
- Family name: Weigel[34]
- Given name: Helene[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Helene Weigel[36]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Women Worldwide[37], KALLIOPE Austria[38], biografiA: Lexikon österreichischer Frauen[39], Wegbereiterinnen[40], Q128694827[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[42]
- Name in native language: Helene Weigel[43]
Why It Matters
Helene Weigel has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Helene Weigel born?
Helene Weigel's place of birth was Vienna[2].
Where did Helene Weigel die?
Helene Weigel died in Berlin[4].
Who were Helene Weigel's parents?
Helene Weigel's father was Siegfried Weigl[13]. Helene Weigel's mother was Leopoldine Weigl[14].
Who was Helene Weigel married to?
Helene Weigel's spouses include Bertolt Brecht[15].
What did Helene Weigel do for work?
Helene Weigel worked as a politician[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], theatre manager[8], and actor[9].
What awards did Helene Weigel receive?
Honors received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[24], National Prize of East Germany[25], Star of People's Friendship[26], and Medal Carl von Ossietzky[27].