Ulrich Plenzdorf

German author and dramatist (1934–2007)
Person human Q62334
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Summary

Ulrich Plenzdorf was born on October 26, 1934[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on August 9, 2007[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], playwright[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (944 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Vierlinden[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10], German Democratic Republic[11]
  • Educated at: Leipzig University[12]
  • Award received: Ingeborg Bachmann Prize[13], Heinrich Mann Prize[14], Art Award of the FDGB[15], Heinrich Greif Prize[16], Grimme-Preis[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Member of political party: Socialist Unity Party of Germany[19]
  • Commons category: Ulrich Plenzdorf[20]
  • Archives at: Archive of the Academy of Arts[21]
  • Family name: Plenzdorf[22]
  • Given name: Ulrich[23]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Ulrich Plenzdorf[24]
  • Participant in: Ingeborg Bachmann Award 1978[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
  • Name in native language: Ulrich Plenzdorf[27]

Why It Matters

Ulrich Plenzdorf has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include The new sorrows of young W.[30], a literary work[31], founded in 1960[32].

FAQs

Where was Ulrich Plenzdorf born?

Ulrich Plenzdorf's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Ulrich Plenzdorf die?

Ulrich Plenzdorf passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Ulrich Plenzdorf do for work?

Ulrich Plenzdorf worked as a screenwriter[5], playwright[6], and writer[7].

Where did Ulrich Plenzdorf go to school?

Ulrich Plenzdorf was educated at Leipzig University[12].

What awards did Ulrich Plenzdorf receive?

Honors received include Ingeborg Bachmann Prize[13], Heinrich Mann Prize[14], Art Award of the FDGB[15], and Heinrich Greif Prize[16].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . archiv-bachmannpreis.orf.at. Retrieved . archiv-bachmannpreis.orf.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . adk.de. Retrieved . adk.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . boston.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . archiv.bachmannpreis.orf.at. Retrieved . archiv.bachmannpreis.orf.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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