Alfred Kerr
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Summary
Alfred Kerr was born on December 25, 1867[1], in Wrocław[2]. He died on October 12, 1948[3], in Hamburg[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], writer[6], literary critic[7], librettist[8], and opinion journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,442 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Ohlsdorf Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Julia Kerr[12]
- Child: Judith Kerr[13], Michael Kerr[14]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[15], United Kingdom[16]
- Occupation: theatre critic[17], poet[18], music critic[19]
- Employer: Königsberger Allgemeine Zeitung[20], Der Tag[21], Le Figaro[22], Le Temps[23], Les Nouvelles littéraires[24], Aufbau[25]
- Educated at: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[26]
- Member of: PEN International[27], Free German League of Culture in Great Britain[28]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Alfred Kerr[31]
- Archives at: British Library[32], Archive of the Academy of Arts[33]
- Cause of death: drug overdose[34]
- Family name: Kerr[35]
- Given name: Alfred[36]
- Significant event: Nazi book burnings[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Alfred Kerr[38]
- Manner of death: suicide[39]
- Described by source: Hamburg Biographies[40], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[42]
Why It Matters
Alfred Kerr has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Alfred Kerr born?
Alfred Kerr's place of birth was Wrocław[2].
Where did Alfred Kerr die?
Alfred Kerr passed away in Hamburg[4].
Who was Alfred Kerr married to?
Alfred Kerr's spouses include Julia Kerr[12].
What did Alfred Kerr do for work?
Alfred Kerr worked as a journalist[5], writer[6], literary critic[7], librettist[8], and opinion journalist[9].
Where did Alfred Kerr go to school?
Alfred Kerr was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[26].