Wieland Herzfelde
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Summary
Wieland Herzfelde was born on April 11, 1896[1], in Weggis[2]. He died on November 23, 1988[3], in East Berlin[4]. He worked as a writer[5], university teacher[6], translator[7], poet[8], and opinion journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (274 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[11]
- Father: Franz Herzfeld[12]
- Spouse: Maria Osten[13], Gertrud Herzfelde[14]
- Child: George Wyland-Herzfelde[15]
- Country of citizenship: German Democratic Republic[16]
- Occupation: publisher[17], designer[18], actor[19], literary critic[20]
- Field of work: publishing[21]
- Employer: Leipzig University[22]
- Award received: honorary citizen of Berlin[23], Goethe award of Berlin[24], National Prize of East Germany[25], Star of People's Friendship[26], Heinrich-Heine-Preis des Ministeriums für Kultur der DDR[27]
- Member of: Academy of Arts of the GDR[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Member of political party: Socialist Unity Party of Germany[30]
- Commons category: Wieland Herzfelde[31]
- Archives at: Archive of the Academy of Arts[32]
- Family name: Herzfelde[33]
- Given name: Wieland[34], Richard[35], Felix[36]
- Work location: Leipzig[37]
- Floruit: 1951[38]
- Partner in business or sport: John Heartfield[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[40]
- Birth name: Wieland Herzfeld[41]
- Sibling: John Heartfield[42], Charlotte Herzfeld[43], Hertha Herzfeld[44]
Why It Matters
Wieland Herzfelde is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Wieland Herzfelde born?
Wieland Herzfelde was born in Weggis[2].
Where did Wieland Herzfelde die?
Wieland Herzfelde died in East Berlin[4].
Who were Wieland Herzfelde's parents?
Wieland Herzfelde's father was Franz Herzfeld[12].
Who was Wieland Herzfelde married to?
Wieland Herzfelde's spouses include Maria Osten[13] and Gertrud Herzfelde[14].
What did Wieland Herzfelde do for work?
Wieland Herzfelde worked as a writer[5], university teacher[6], translator[7], poet[8], and opinion journalist[9].
What awards did Wieland Herzfelde receive?
Honors received include honorary citizen of Berlin[23], Goethe award of Berlin[24], National Prize of East Germany[25], and Star of People's Friendship[26].