Walter Höllerer

German writer, literary critic, and literature scientist (1922–2003)
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Walter Höllerer

Summary

Walter Höllerer is a human[1]. Born in Sulzbach-Rosenberg[2], he… he was born on December 19, 1922[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on May 20, 2003[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], literary critic[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Walter Höllerer was born in Sulzbach-Rosenberg[2].
  • Walter Höllerer passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Walter Höllerer was born on December 19, 1922[3].
  • Walter Höllerer died on May 20, 2003[5].
  • Burial took place at Friedhof Heerstraße[11].
  • A child of Walter Höllerer was Tobias Höllerer[12].
  • Walter Höllerer held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Walter Höllerer worked as a linguist[6].
  • Walter Höllerer's professions included literary critic[7].
  • Walter Höllerer worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Walter Höllerer worked as a writer[9].
  • Among Walter Höllerer's employers was Technische Universität Berlin[14].
  • Among Walter Höllerer's employers was Goethe University Frankfurt[15].
  • Walter Höllerer's education included a stint at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[16].
  • Walter Höllerer was educated at University of Göttingen[17].
  • Walter Höllerer's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[18].
  • Walter Höllerer received the Bavarian Order of Merit[19].
  • Walter Höllerer received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].
  • Walter Höllerer received the Ernst Reuter Medal[21].
  • Walter Höllerer received the Fontane-Preis[22].
  • Walter Höllerer received the Johann-Heinrich-Merck-Preis[23].
  • Walter Höllerer received the Friedrich-Baur-Preis[24].
  • Walter Höllerer was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[25].
  • Walter Höllerer is recorded as male[26].
  • Walter Höllerer's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Walter Höllerer was born in Sulzbach-Rosenberg[2]. He was born on December 19, 1922[3].

Education

Educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[16], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1742[30], headquartered in Erlangen[31]; University of Göttingen[17], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35]; and Heidelberg University[18], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1386[38], headquartered in Heidelberg[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], literary critic[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. Employers include Technische Universität Berlin[14], a public research university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1946[42], headquartered in Technische Universität Berlin, Hauptgebäude[43] and Goethe University Frankfurt[15], a public university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1914[46], headquartered in Jügelhaus[47]. Walter Höllerer supervised Paul Martin Langner as a doctoral student[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit[19], an order of merit[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1957[51]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], a grade of an order[52], in Germany[53]; Ernst Reuter Medal[21], an award[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1954[56]; Fontane-Preis[22], a literary award[57], in Germany[58]; Johann-Heinrich-Merck-Preis[23], a literary award[59], in Germany[60], founded in 1964[61]; and Friedrich-Baur-Preis[24], a literary award[62], in Germany[63].

Personal Life

A child of Walter Höllerer was Tobias Höllerer[12]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[64].

Death and Burial

Walter Höllerer died on May 20, 2003[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Friedhof Heerstraße[11].

Why It Matters

Walter Höllerer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Walter Höllerer born?

Walter Höllerer was born in Sulzbach-Rosenberg[2].

Where did Walter Höllerer die?

Walter Höllerer died in Berlin[4].

What did Walter Höllerer do for work?

Walter Höllerer worked as linguist[6], literary critic[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9].

Where did Walter Höllerer go to school?

Walter Höllerer was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[16], University of Göttingen[17], and Heidelberg University[18].

What awards did Walter Höllerer receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[19], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], Ernst Reuter Medal[21], and Fontane-Preis[22].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  3. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → linguist, literary critic, university teacher +1
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    Member of political party → Nazi Party
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    Work location → Berlin
    Award received → Bavarian Order of Merit, Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Ernst Reuter Medal +3
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