Karl May
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Karl May
Summary
Karl May is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hohenstein-Ernstthal[2]. He was born on February 25, 1842[3]. He died in Radebeul[4]. He died on March 30, 1912[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], children's writer[7], screenwriter[8], composer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (370 views/month, #6,891 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Karl May's place of birth was Hohenstein-Ernstthal[2].
- Karl May died in Radebeul[4].
- Karl May was born on February 25, 1842[3].
- Karl May died on March 30, 1912[5].
- Karl May is buried at Karl-May-Grab (Radebeul)[12].
- Karl May was married to Emma Lina Pollmer[13].
- Among Karl May's spouses was Klara May[14].
- Karl May held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[15].
- German was Karl May's native language[16].
- Karl May's professions included novelist[6].
- Karl May worked as a children's writer[7].
- Karl May worked as a screenwriter[8].
- Karl May's professions included composer[9].
- Karl May worked as a writer[10].
- Karl May worked as a Q140305642[17].
- A notable work attributed to Karl May is Winnetou[18].
- Karl May is recorded as male[19].
- Karl May's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Karl May's genre is pop novel[21].
- Karl May's Commons category is recorded as Karl May[22].
- Karl May's said to be the same as is recorded as Kara Ben Nemsi[23].
- Karl May's said to be the same as is recorded as Old Shatterhand[24].
- Karl May's archives at is recorded as Karl May Museum Radebeul[25].
- Karl May's family name is recorded as May[26].
- Karl May's given name is recorded as Karl[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Hohenstein-Ernstthal[2], Karl May… he was born on February 25, 1842[3]. German was his native language[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include novelist[6], children's writer[7], screenwriter[8], composer[9], writer[10], and Q140305642[17].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Karl May is Winnetou[18]. Things named for him include Karl May Museum Radebeul[28].
Personal Life
Spouses include Emma Lina Pollmer[13], 1856–1917[29], of Germany[30] and Klara May[14], a publisher[31], 1864–1944[32], of German Reich[33].
Death and Burial
Karl May died on March 30, 1912[5]. He died in Radebeul[4]. Burial took place at Karl-May-Grab (Radebeul)[12].
Why It Matters
Karl May ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (370 views/month, #6,891 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He has been cited as an influence by Ernst Bloch[36], a philosopher[37], 1885–1977[38], of Germany[39], awarded the National Prize of East Germany[40], specialised in philosophy[41].
Works attributed to him include he film adaptations[42]; Black Mustang[43], a literary work[44]; Winnetou[45], a literary tetralogy[46]; The Son of the Bear Hunter[47], a literary work[48]; The Oil Prince[49], a literary work[50]; and Der Schatz im Silbersee[51], a literary work[52]. Entities named for him include Karl May Museum Radebeul[28].
FAQs
Where was Karl May born?
Karl May was born in Hohenstein-Ernstthal[2].
Where did Karl May die?
Karl May passed away in Radebeul[4].
Who was Karl May married to?
Karl May's spouses include Emma Lina Pollmer[13] and Klara May[14].
What did Karl May do for work?
Karl May worked as novelist[6], children's writer[7], screenwriter[8], composer[9], and writer[10].
Who did Karl May influence?
Karl May has been cited as an influence by Ernst Bloch[36].