Stefan Zweig
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Stefan Zweig
Summary
Stefan Zweig is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on November 28, 1881[3]. He passed away in Petrópolis[4]. He died on February 23, 1942[5]. He worked as a writer[6], translator[7], journalist[8], playwright[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,288 views/month, #5,634 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Stefan Zweig's place of birth was Vienna[2].
- Stefan Zweig died in Petrópolis[4].
- Stefan Zweig was born on November 28, 1881[3].
- Stefan Zweig died on February 23, 1942[5].
- Stefan Zweig died on February 22, 1942[12].
- Burial took place at Petrópolis Municipal Sematary[13].
- Stefan Zweig's father was Moritz Zweig[14].
- Stefan Zweig's mother was Ida Zweig[15].
- Stefan Zweig was married to Friderike Maria Zweig[16].
- Stefan Zweig was married to Lotte Zweig[17].
- Stefan Zweig held citizenship in Cisleithania[18].
- Stefan Zweig held citizenship in Austria[19].
- Stefan Zweig's professions included writer[6].
- Stefan Zweig's professions included translator[7].
- Stefan Zweig worked as a journalist[8].
- Stefan Zweig worked as a playwright[9].
- Stefan Zweig's professions included poet[10].
- Stefan Zweig worked as a literary critic[20].
- Stefan Zweig's education included a stint at University of Vienna[21].
- Stefan Zweig's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Jodl[22].
- A notable work attributed to Stefan Zweig is The Royal Game[23].
- A notable work attributed to Stefan Zweig is The World of Yesterday[24].
- A notable work attributed to Stefan Zweig is Letter from an Unknown Woman[25].
- A notable work attributed to Stefan Zweig is The Post Office Girl[26].
- A notable work attributed to Stefan Zweig is Beware of Pity[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: AT[29]
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Began / founded: 1881-11-28[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1942-02-23[31]
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Community tags: has german audiobooks[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 554180e0-5e8c-431b-a541-46447aa99d45[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Stefan Zweig was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on November 28, 1881[3]. His father was Moritz Zweig[14]. His mother was Ida Zweig[15].
Education
Stefan Zweig was educated at University of Vienna[21]. His doctoral advisor was Friedrich Jodl[22]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], translator[7], journalist[8], playwright[9], poet[10], and literary critic[20].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Royal Game[23], a literary work[35], founded in 2000[36]; The World of Yesterday[24], a literary work[37]; Letter from an Unknown Woman[25], a written work[38]; The Post Office Girl[26], a literary work[39]; and Beware of Pity[27], a literary work[40], founded in 1938[41].
Recognition
Stefan Zweig received the Order of the Southern Cross[42].
Personal Life
Spouses include Friderike Maria Zweig[16], a translator[43], 1882–1971[44], of Austria[45], specialised in Austrian literature[46] and Lotte Zweig[17], a wife[47], 1908–1942[48]. Stefan Zweig's religion is recorded as Judaism[49].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include February 23, 1942[5] and February 22, 1942[12]. Stefan Zweig died in Petrópolis[4]. The cause of death was barbiturate overdose[50]. He is buried at Petrópolis Municipal Sematary[13].
Why It Matters
Stefan Zweig ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,288 views/month, #5,634 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[53], a philosopher[54], 1844–1900[55], of Kingdom of Prussia[56], specialised in classical philology[57] and Ilse Aichinger[58], a writer[59], 1921–2016[60], of Austria[61], awarded the Anton Wildgans Prize[62], specialised in literature[63].
Works attributed to him include The Royal Game[64], a literary work[65], founded in 2000[66]; The World of Yesterday[67], a literary work[68]; Beware of Pity[69], a literary work[70], founded in 1938[71]; Letter from an Unknown Woman[72], a written work[73]; Amok[74], a literary work[75]; and The Post Office Girl[76], a literary work[77].
FAQs
Where was Stefan Zweig born?
Stefan Zweig was born in Vienna[2].
Where did Stefan Zweig die?
Stefan Zweig passed away in Petrópolis[4].
Who were Stefan Zweig's parents?
Stefan Zweig's father was Moritz Zweig[14]. Stefan Zweig's mother was Ida Zweig[15].
Who was Stefan Zweig married to?
Stefan Zweig's spouses include Friderike Maria Zweig[16] and Lotte Zweig[17].
What did Stefan Zweig do for work?
Stefan Zweig worked as writer[6], translator[7], journalist[8], playwright[9], and poet[10].
Where did Stefan Zweig go to school?
Stefan Zweig was educated at University of Vienna[21].
What awards did Stefan Zweig receive?
Honors received include Order of the Southern Cross[42].
Who did Stefan Zweig influence?
Stefan Zweig has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[53] and Ilse Aichinger[58].