Karl Dedecius
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Summary
Karl Dedecius was born on May 20, 1921[1], in Łódź[2]. He died on February 26, 2016[3], in Frankfurt[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], writer[6], translator[7], Polish–German translator[8], and essayist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Frankfurt am Main South Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Occupation: philologist[13], editor[14]
- Field of work: translating activity[15], literature[16], translation from Polish[17], translation into German[18]
- Award received: Samuel-Bogumil-Linde prize[19], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[20], Hessian Cultural Prize[21], German National Prize[22], Hessian Order of Merit[23], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], Order of the White Eagle[25], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[26], Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation[27], Christoph Martin Wieland Translation Prize[28], Andreas Gryphius Prize[29], honorary doctorate from the Catholic University of Lublin[30], Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[31], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[32]
- Member of: PEN Germany[33], German Academy for Language and Literature[34], Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Commons category: Karl Dedecius[37]
- Archives at: Q28738288[38]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[39]
- Family name: Dedecius[40]
- Given name: Karl[41]
- Work location: Frankfurt[42], Darmstadt[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[44]
- Name in native language: Karl Dedecius[45]
Why It Matters
Karl Dedecius has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Karl Dedecius born?
Karl Dedecius's place of birth was Łódź[2].
Where did Karl Dedecius die?
Karl Dedecius died in Frankfurt[4].
What did Karl Dedecius do for work?
Karl Dedecius worked as a linguist[5], writer[6], translator[7], Polish–German translator[8], and essayist[9].
What awards did Karl Dedecius receive?
Honors received include Samuel-Bogumil-Linde prize[19], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[20], Hessian Cultural Prize[21], and German National Prize[22].