Werner Bergengruen

German writer (1892–1964)
Person human Q704552
Werner Bergengruen
Emil Stumpp (* 17. März 1886 in Neckarzimmern; † 5. April 1941 in Stuhm, Westpreußen) · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Summary

Werner Bergengruen is a human[1]. He was born in Riga[2]. He was born on September 16, 1892[3]. He passed away in Baden-Baden[4]. He died on September 4, 1964[5]. He worked as a poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], journalist[9], and musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Werner Bergengruen was born in Riga[2].
  • Werner Bergengruen passed away in Baden-Baden[4].
  • Werner Bergengruen was born on September 16, 1892[3].
  • Werner Bergengruen was born on September 4, 1892[12].
  • Werner Bergengruen died on September 4, 1964[5].
  • Werner Bergengruen died on 1962[13].
  • Werner Bergengruen's father was Paul Bergengruen[14].
  • Werner Bergengruen's mother was Helene Bergengruen[15].
  • Among Werner Bergengruen's spouses was Charlotte Bergengruen[16].
  • A child of Werner Bergengruen was Alexander Bergengruen[17].
  • A child of Werner Bergengruen was Nino Luise Hackelsberger[18].
  • Werner Bergengruen held citizenship in Germany[19].
  • Werner Bergengruen held citizenship in Russian Empire[20].
  • Werner Bergengruen worked as a poet[6].
  • Werner Bergengruen worked as a translator[7].
  • Werner Bergengruen worked as a writer[8].
  • Werner Bergengruen worked as a journalist[9].
  • Werner Bergengruen worked as a musician[10].
  • Werner Bergengruen's professions included librettist[21].
  • Werner Bergengruen's education included a stint at University of Marburg[22].
  • Werner Bergengruen's education included a stint at Gymnasium Philippinum Marburg[23].
  • Werner Bergengruen was educated at Katharineum[24].
  • Werner Bergengruen was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Werner Bergengruen is A matter of conscience[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Werner Bergengruen is Die drei Falken[27].

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Origins and Family

Werner Bergengruen's place of birth was Riga[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 16, 1892[3] and September 4, 1892[12]. His father was Paul Bergengruen[14]. His mother was Helene Bergengruen[15].

Education

Educated at University of Marburg[22], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1527[30], headquartered in Marburg[31]; Gymnasium Philippinum Marburg[23], a gymnasium[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1833[34]; Katharineum[24], a gymnasium[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1531[37]; and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25], a public research university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1472[40], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], journalist[9], musician[10], and librettist[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include A matter of conscience[26], a literary work[42]; Die drei Falken[27], a literary work[43]; E. T. A. Hoffmann (Bergengruen)[44], a literary work[45]; Das Hornunger Heimweh[46], a literary work[47]; Schatzgräbergeschichte[48]; and Q1578231[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Wilhelm Raabe Prize[50], a literary award[51], in Germany[52]; Schiller Memorial Prize[53], a literary award[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1955[56]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[57], a civil decoration[58], in Prussia[59], founded in 1842[60]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[61], a grade of an order[62], in Germany[63]; and honorary doctor of the University of Munich[64], an award[65], in Germany[66].

Personal Life

Werner Bergengruen was married to Charlotte Bergengruen[16]. Children include Alexander Bergengruen[17], a historian[67], b. 1930[68] and Nino Luise Hackelsberger[18], a publisher[69], 1924–2022[70], of Germany[71], awarded the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[72]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[73].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 4, 1964[5] and 1962[13]. Werner Bergengruen died in Baden-Baden[4].

Why It Matters

Werner Bergengruen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

FAQs

Where was Werner Bergengruen born?

Werner Bergengruen's place of birth was Riga[2].

Where did Werner Bergengruen die?

Werner Bergengruen died in Baden-Baden[4].

Who were Werner Bergengruen's parents?

Werner Bergengruen's father was Paul Bergengruen[14]. Werner Bergengruen's mother was Helene Bergengruen[15].

Who was Werner Bergengruen married to?

Werner Bergengruen's spouses include Charlotte Bergengruen[16].

What did Werner Bergengruen do for work?

Werner Bergengruen worked as poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], journalist[9], and musician[10].

Where did Werner Bergengruen go to school?

Werner Bergengruen was educated at University of Marburg[22], Gymnasium Philippinum Marburg[23], Katharineum[24], and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25].

What awards did Werner Bergengruen receive?

Honors received include Wilhelm Raabe Prize[50], Schiller Memorial Prize[53], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[57], and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[61].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [74] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [75] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 15w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 22w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work location → Zurich, Berlin
    Described by source → Lexikon der deutschsprachigen Literatur des Baltikums und St. Petersburgs
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    Award received → Wilhelm Raabe Prize, Schiller Memorial Prize, Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order +2
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