Wolfgang Koeppen
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Summary
Wolfgang Koeppen was born on June 23, 1906[1], in Greifswald[2]. He died on March 15, 1996[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,174 views/month, #6,991 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Nordfriedhof[9]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
- Field of work: German-language literature[11]
- Award received: Georg Büchner Prize[12], Franz Nabl Prize[13], Andreas Gryphius Prize[14], Stadtschreiber von Bergen[15], Immermann-Preis[16], Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts[17], Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], Cultural Honor Prize of the City of Munich[19], Arno-Schmidt-Preis[20]
- Member of: German Academy for Language and Literature[21], Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Wolfgang Koeppen[24]
- Archives at: Greifswald University Library[25]
- Family name: Köppen[26], Koeppen[27]
- Given name: Wolfgang[28], Arthur[29], Reinhold[30]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[32]
- List of works: Liste der Schriften von Wolfgang Koeppen[33]
- Birth name: Wolfgang Arthur Reinhold Köppen[34]
Why It Matters
Wolfgang Koeppen has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Wolfgang Koeppen born?
Wolfgang Koeppen was born in Greifswald[2].
Where did Wolfgang Koeppen die?
Wolfgang Koeppen passed away in Munich[4].
What did Wolfgang Koeppen do for work?
Wolfgang Koeppen worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], and screenwriter[7].
What awards did Wolfgang Koeppen receive?
Honors received include Georg Büchner Prize[12], Franz Nabl Prize[13], Andreas Gryphius Prize[14], and Stadtschreiber von Bergen[15].