James Krüss
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Summary
James Krüss was born on May 31, 1926[1], in Heligoland[2]. He died on August 2, 1997[3], in Gran Canaria[4]. He worked as a poet[5], children's writer[6], playwright[7], translator[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,386 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: North Sea[11]
- Mother: Margareta Krüss[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Occupation: journalist[14], prose writer[15], singer[16], screenwriter[17], musician[18], illustrator[19], librettist[20]
- Notable work: Timm Thaler[21]
- Award received: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], Hans Christian Andersen Award[23], Großer Preis der Deutschen Akademie für Kinder- und Jugendliteratur e.V. Volkach[24], Literaturpreis der Universitätsstadt Marburg und des Landkreises Marburg-Biedenkopf[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[27]
- Archives at: International Youth Library[28]
- Family name: Krüss[29]
- Given name: James[30]
- Pseudonym: Markus Polder[31], Felix Ritter[32]
- Official website: http://www.jameskruess.de/[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:James Krüss[34]
- Described by source: ProDetLit[35], Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[37]
- Birth name: James Jacob Hinrich Krüss[38]
- Name in native language: James Krüss[39]
- Short name: James Krüss[40]
- Start of work period: 1950[41]
Why It Matters
James Krüss has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Works attributed to him include Timm Thaler[44], a literary work[45].
FAQs
Where was James Krüss born?
James Krüss was born in Heligoland[2].
Where did James Krüss die?
James Krüss died in Gran Canaria[4].
Who were James Krüss's parents?
James Krüss's mother was Margareta Krüss[12].
What did James Krüss do for work?
James Krüss worked as a poet[5], children's writer[6], playwright[7], translator[8], and writer[9].
What awards did James Krüss receive?
Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], Hans Christian Andersen Award[23], Großer Preis der Deutschen Akademie für Kinder- und Jugendliteratur e.V. Volkach[24], and Literaturpreis der Universitätsstadt Marburg und des Landkreises Marburg-Biedenkopf[25].