Adolf Muschg

Swiss writer and professor of literature (born 1934)
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Adolf Muschg

Summary

Adolf Muschg is a human[1]. Born in Zollikon[2], he… he was born on May 13, 1934[3]. He worked as a writer[4], literary critic[5], poet[6], secondary school teacher[7], and prose writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Adolf Muschg was born in Zollikon[2].
  • Adolf Muschg was born on May 13, 1934[3].
  • Adolf Muschg's father was Adolf Muschg[10].
  • Adolf Muschg was married to Hanna Johansen[11].
  • Adolf Muschg was married to Atsuko Kanto[12].
  • Among Adolf Muschg's spouses was Charlotte Anna Pauline Iklé[13].
  • Among Adolf Muschg's spouses was Atsuko Muschg[14].
  • Adolf Muschg held citizenship in Switzerland[15].
  • Adolf Muschg's professions included writer[4].
  • Adolf Muschg worked as a literary critic[5].
  • Adolf Muschg worked as a poet[6].
  • Adolf Muschg's professions included secondary school teacher[7].
  • Adolf Muschg's professions included prose writer[8].
  • Adolf Muschg's professions included literary scholar[16].
  • Among Adolf Muschg's employers was International Christian University[17].
  • Among Adolf Muschg's employers was University of Zurich[18].
  • Among Adolf Muschg's employers was ETH Zurich[19].
  • Adolf Muschg's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[20].
  • Adolf Muschg's education included a stint at University of Zurich[21].
  • Adolf Muschg received the Georg Büchner Prize[22].
  • Adolf Muschg received the Vilenica Prize[23].
  • Adolf Muschg received the Hermann-Hesse-Preis[24].
  • Adolf Muschg received the Grimmelshausen-Preis[25].
  • Adolf Muschg received the Conrad Ferdinand Meyer Prize[26].
  • Adolf Muschg received the Georg Mackensen Literary Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Adolf Muschg's place of birth was Zollikon[2]. He was born on May 13, 1934[3]. His father was he[10].

Education

Educated at University of Cambridge[20], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1209[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and University of Zurich[21], a university[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1833[34], headquartered in Zurich[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], literary critic[5], poet[6], secondary school teacher[7], prose writer[8], and literary scholar[16]. Employers include International Christian University[17], a private university[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1949[38], headquartered in Ōsawa[39]; University of Zurich[18], a university[40], in Switzerland[41], founded in 1833[42], headquartered in Zurich[43]; and ETH Zurich[19], an institute of technology[44], in Switzerland[45], founded in 1855[46], headquartered in ETH Zurich main building[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Georg Büchner Prize[22], a literary award[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1923[50]; Vilenica Prize[23], a literary award[51], in Slovenia[52], founded in 1986[53]; Hermann-Hesse-Preis[24], a literary award[54], in Germany[55]; Grimmelshausen-Preis[25], a literary award[56], in Germany[57]; Conrad Ferdinand Meyer Prize[26], a literary award[58], in Switzerland[59], founded in 1938[60]; and Georg Mackensen Literary Prize[27], a literary award[61], in Germany[62].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hanna Johansen[11], a writer[63], 1939–2023[64], of Switzerland[65], awarded the Marie Luise Kaschnitz Prize[66], specialised in literature[67]; Atsuko Kanto[12]; Charlotte Anna Pauline Iklé[13], b. 1932[68]; and Atsuko Muschg[14]. Adolf Muschg was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland[69].

Why It Matters

Adolf Muschg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70]

FAQs

Where was Adolf Muschg born?

Adolf Muschg's place of birth was Zollikon[2].

Who were Adolf Muschg's parents?

Adolf Muschg's father was Adolf Muschg[10].

Who was Adolf Muschg married to?

Adolf Muschg's spouses include Hanna Johansen[11], Atsuko Kanto[12], Charlotte Anna Pauline Iklé[13], and Atsuko Muschg[14].

What did Adolf Muschg do for work?

Adolf Muschg worked as writer[4], literary critic[5], poet[6], secondary school teacher[7], and prose writer[8].

Where did Adolf Muschg go to school?

Adolf Muschg was educated at University of Cambridge[20] and University of Zurich[21].

What awards did Adolf Muschg receive?

Honors received include Georg Büchner Prize[22], Vilenica Prize[23], Hermann-Hesse-Preis[24], and Grimmelshausen-Preis[25].

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