Uwe Pörksen
German writer, germanist and linguist
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Summary
Uwe Pörksen was born on March 13, 1935[1], in Breklum[2]. He died on October 9, 2025[3], in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He worked as a writer[5], germanist[6], linguist[7], and university teacher[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Gunhild Pörksen[10]
- Child: Bernhard Pörksen[11], Julian Pörksen[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Field of work: linguistics[14], German studies[15], German[16], German-language literature[17], creative and professional writing[18]
- Employer: University of Freiburg[19]
- Award received: Deutscher Sprachpreis[20]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[21], Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz[22], German Academy for Language and Literature[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Given name: Uwe[25]
- Work location: Freiburg im Breisgau[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27]
- Name in native language: Uwe Pörksen[28]
- Documentation files at: SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[29]
- P14927: 116249358[30]
FAQs
Where was Uwe Pörksen born?
Uwe Pörksen's place of birth was Breklum[2].
Where did Uwe Pörksen die?
Uwe Pörksen died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
Who was Uwe Pörksen married to?
Uwe Pörksen's spouses include Gunhild Pörksen[10].
What did Uwe Pörksen do for work?
Uwe Pörksen worked as a writer[5], germanist[6], linguist[7], and university teacher[8].
What awards did Uwe Pörksen receive?
Honors received include Deutscher Sprachpreis[20].