Werner Keller

German journalist, non-fiction writer, and anti-Nazi resistance fighter (1909–1980)
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Summary

Werner Keller was born on August 13, 1909[1], in Nutha[2]. He died on February 29, 1980[3], in Ascona[4]. He worked as a writer[5], essayist[6], journalist[7], resistance fighter[8], and author[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (174 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Friedhof IV der Gemeinde Jerusalems- und Neue Kirche[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
  • Occupation: local government official[13]
  • Award received: Bancarella Literary Prize[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Member of political party: Nazi Party[16]
  • Commons category: Werner Keller (writer)[17]
  • Archives at: Berlin State Library[18]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Laws[19]
  • Family name: Keller[20]
  • Given name: Werner[21]
  • Work location: Hamburg[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
  • Different from: Werner Keller[24]

Why It Matters

Werner Keller has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Werner Keller born?

Werner Keller's place of birth was Nutha[2].

Where did Werner Keller die?

Werner Keller died in Ascona[4].

What did Werner Keller do for work?

Werner Keller worked as a writer[5], essayist[6], journalist[7], resistance fighter[8], and author[9].

What awards did Werner Keller receive?

Honors received include Bancarella Literary Prize[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . Nazi Party Membership Database Lookup. wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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