Wilhelm Girnus
German politician and journalist (1906-1985)
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Summary
Wilhelm Girnus was born on January 27, 1906[1], in Olsztyn[2]. He died on July 10, 1985[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a politician[5], journalist[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and scientist[9]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: German Democratic Republic[11]
- Employer: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[12]
- Award received: Order of Karl Marx[13], Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[14], Banner of Labor[15], Star of People's Friendship[16], Gold Goethe medal[17], Humboldt Medal in Gold[18]
- Member of: Academy of Arts of the GDR[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Member of political party: Socialist Unity Party of Germany[21], Communist Party of Germany[22]
- Commons category: Wilhelm Girnus[23]
- Family name: Girnus[24]
- Given name: Wilhelm[25]
- Described at URL: https://www.fruehe-texte-holocaustliteratur.de/wiki/Girnus,Wilhelm(1906-1985)[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27]
- Place of detention: Sachsenhausen concentration camp[28], Flossenbürg concentration camp[29]
FAQs
Where was Wilhelm Girnus born?
Wilhelm Girnus's place of birth was Olsztyn[2].
Where did Wilhelm Girnus die?
Wilhelm Girnus passed away in Berlin[4].
What did Wilhelm Girnus do for work?
Wilhelm Girnus worked as a politician[5], journalist[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and scientist[9].
What awards did Wilhelm Girnus receive?
Honors received include Order of Karl Marx[13], Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[14], Banner of Labor[15], and Star of People's Friendship[16].