Alfred Döblin

German expressionist novelist (1878–1957)
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Alfred Döblin
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Alfred Döblin

Summary

Alfred Döblin is a human[1]. Born in Szczecin[2], he… he was born on August 10, 1878[3]. He died in Emmendingen[4]. He died on June 26, 1957[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], novelist[8], essayist[9], and physician writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (570 views/month, #7,165 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Szczecin[2], Alfred Döblin…
  • Alfred Döblin passed away in Emmendingen[4].
  • Alfred Döblin was born on August 10, 1878[3].
  • Alfred Döblin died on June 26, 1957[5].
  • Alfred Döblin died on June 24, 1957[12].
  • Burial took place at Vosges[13].
  • Among Alfred Döblin's spouses was Erna Döblin[14].
  • A child of Alfred Döblin was Peter Doblin[15].
  • A child of Alfred Döblin was Klaus Döblin[16].
  • A child of Alfred Döblin was Stefan Döblin[17].
  • A child of Alfred Döblin was Wolfgang Doeblin[18].
  • Alfred Döblin held citizenship in Germany[19].
  • Alfred Döblin held citizenship in France[20].
  • Alfred Döblin held citizenship in Poland[21].
  • Alfred Döblin's professions included writer[6].
  • Alfred Döblin's professions included playwright[7].
  • Alfred Döblin worked as a novelist[8].
  • Alfred Döblin worked as an essayist[9].
  • Alfred Döblin's professions included physician writer[10].
  • Alfred Döblin's professions included journalist[22].
  • Alfred Döblin was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[23].
  • Alfred Döblin's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24].
  • Alfred Döblin was educated at University of Freiburg[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfred Döblin is Berlin Alexanderplatz[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfred Döblin is The Three Leaps of Wang Lun[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Szczecin[2], Alfred Döblin… he was born on August 10, 1878[3].

Education

Educated at Frederick William University Berlin[23], a university[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1828[30]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24], a comprehensive university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1809[33], headquartered in Berlin[34]; and University of Freiburg[25], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1457[37], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], novelist[8], essayist[9], physician writer[10], and journalist[22].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Berlin Alexanderplatz[26], a literary work[39], founded in 1927[40]; The Three Leaps of Wang Lun[27], a literary work[41]; Wallenstein[42], a literary work[43], founded in 1916[44]; Berge Meere und Giganten[45], a literary work[46], founded in 1921[47]; November 1918: A German Revolution[48], a literary work[49], founded in 1937[50]; and Tales of a Long Night[51], a literary work[52], founded in 1945[53]. Things named for Alfred Döblin include Alfred-Döblin-Preis[54], a literary award[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1979[57].

Recognition

Alfred Döblin received the Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts[58].

Personal Life

Among Alfred Döblin's spouses was Erna Döblin[14]. Children include Peter Doblin[15], a book designer[59], 1912–1994[60]; Klaus Döblin[16], b. 1916[61]; Stefan Döblin[17], b. 1927[62]; and Wolfgang Doeblin[18], a mathematician[63], 1915–1940[64], of France[65], awarded the Croix de Guerre[66], specialised in probability theory[67]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[68].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 26, 1957[5] and June 24, 1957[12]. Alfred Döblin passed away in Emmendingen[4]. Burial took place at Vosges[13].

Why It Matters

Alfred Döblin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (570 views/month, #7,165 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

He has been cited as an influence by The Tin Drum[71], a literary work[72], founded in 1950[73], written by Günter Grass[74].

Works attributed to him include Berlin Alexanderplatz[75], a literary work[76], founded in 1927[77] and Berge Meere und Giganten[78], a literary work[79], founded in 1921[80]. Entities named for him include Alfred-Döblin-Preis[54], a literary award[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1979[57].

FAQs

Where was Alfred Döblin born?

Born in Szczecin[2], Alfred Döblin…

Where did Alfred Döblin die?

Alfred Döblin died in Emmendingen[4].

Who was Alfred Döblin married to?

Alfred Döblin's spouses include Erna Döblin[14].

What did Alfred Döblin do for work?

Alfred Döblin worked as writer[6], playwright[7], novelist[8], essayist[9], and physician writer[10].

Where did Alfred Döblin go to school?

Alfred Döblin was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[23], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24], and University of Freiburg[25].

What awards did Alfred Döblin receive?

Honors received include Literature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts[58].

Who did Alfred Döblin influence?

Alfred Döblin has been cited as an influence by The Tin Drum[71].

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