Michael Hofmann

German-born poet and translator
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Michael Hofmann

Summary

Michael Hofmann is a human[1]. He was born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2]. He was born on August 25, 1957[3]. He worked as a translator[4], writer[5], and poet[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2], Michael Hofmann…
  • Michael Hofmann was born on August 25, 1957[3].
  • Michael Hofmann's father was Gert Hofmann[8].
  • Michael Hofmann was married to Lavinia Greenlaw[9].
  • Michael Hofmann held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Michael Hofmann worked as a translator[4].
  • Michael Hofmann worked as a writer[5].
  • Michael Hofmann's professions included poet[6].
  • Michael Hofmann was employed by University of Florida[11].
  • Michael Hofmann was educated at University of Cambridge[12].
  • Michael Hofmann was educated at Winchester College[13].
  • Michael Hofmann was educated at University of Oxford[14].
  • Michael Hofmann received the Cholmondeley Award[15].
  • Michael Hofmann received the Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize[16].
  • Michael Hofmann received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[17].
  • Michael Hofmann was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[18].
  • Michael Hofmann was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Michael Hofmann is recorded as male[20].
  • Michael Hofmann's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Michael Hofmann's family name is recorded as Hofmann[22].
  • Michael Hofmann's given name is recorded as Michael[23].
  • Michael Hofmann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Michael Hofmann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Michael Hofmann's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Michael Hofmann'}[26].
  • Michael Hofmann's different from is recorded as Michael Hofmann[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Hofmann was born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2]. He was born on August 25, 1957[3]. His father was Gert Hofmann[8].

Education

Educated at University of Cambridge[12], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1209[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Winchester College[13], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1382[34], headquartered in Winchester[35]; and University of Oxford[14], a collegiate university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1096[38], headquartered in Oxford[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[4], writer[5], and poet[6]. Michael Hofmann was employed by University of Florida[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Cholmondeley Award[15], a poetry award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1966[42]; Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize[16], a literary award[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1963[45]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[17], a fellowship award[46], in United Kingdom[47].

Personal Life

Among Michael Hofmann's spouses was Lavinia Greenlaw[9].

Why It Matters

Michael Hofmann has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

FAQs

Where was Michael Hofmann born?

Michael Hofmann's place of birth was Freiburg im Breisgau[2].

Who were Michael Hofmann's parents?

Michael Hofmann's father was Gert Hofmann[8].

Who was Michael Hofmann married to?

Michael Hofmann's spouses include Lavinia Greenlaw[9].

What did Michael Hofmann do for work?

Michael Hofmann worked as translator[4], writer[5], and poet[6].

Where did Michael Hofmann go to school?

Michael Hofmann was educated at University of Cambridge[12], Winchester College[13], and University of Oxford[14].

What awards did Michael Hofmann receive?

Honors received include Cholmondeley Award[15], Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize[16], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[17].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . princeton.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . pwf.cz. Retrieved . pwf.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . societyofauthors.org. societyofauthors.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . theguardian.com. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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