Arnold Zweig

German writer (1887-1968)
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Arnold Zweig

Summary

Arnold Zweig is a human[1]. His place of birth was Głogów[2]. He was born on November 10, 1887[3]. He died in East Berlin[4]. He died on November 26, 1968[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], novelist[8], playwright[9], and peace activist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Głogów[2], Arnold Zweig…
  • Arnold Zweig passed away in East Berlin[4].
  • Arnold Zweig was born on November 10, 1887[3].
  • Arnold Zweig died on November 26, 1968[5].
  • Burial took place at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[12].
  • Among Arnold Zweig's spouses was Beatrice Zweig[13].
  • Arnold Zweig held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[14].
  • Arnold Zweig worked as a politician[6].
  • Arnold Zweig's professions included writer[7].
  • Arnold Zweig worked as a novelist[8].
  • Arnold Zweig worked as a playwright[9].
  • Arnold Zweig worked as a peace activist[10].
  • Arnold Zweig held the position of member of the Volkskammer[15].
  • Arnold Zweig held the position of president[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Arnold Zweig is The Case of Sergeant Grischa[17].
  • Arnold Zweig received the National Prize of East Germany[18].
  • Arnold Zweig received the Medal Carl von Ossietzky[19].
  • Arnold Zweig received the Kleist Prize[20].
  • Arnold Zweig received the Lenin Peace Prize[21].
  • Arnold Zweig was a member of Academy of Arts of the GDR[22].
  • Arnold Zweig is recorded as male[23].
  • Arnold Zweig's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Arnold Zweig's Commons category is recorded as Arnold Zweig[25].
  • Arnold Zweig's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[26].
  • Arnold Zweig's archives at is recorded as Archive of the Academy of Arts[27].

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Origins and Family

Arnold Zweig's place of birth was Głogów[2]. He was born on November 10, 1887[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], novelist[8], playwright[9], and peace activist[10]. Positions held include member of the Volkskammer[15] and president[16], a corporate title[28].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Arnold Zweig is The Case of Sergeant Grischa[17].

Recognition

Awards received include National Prize of East Germany[18], a national award[29], in German Democratic Republic[30], founded in 1949[31]; Medal Carl von Ossietzky[19], an award[32], in German Democratic Republic[33]; Kleist Prize[20], a literary award[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1912[36]; and Lenin Peace Prize[21], an award[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1949[39].

Personal Life

Among Arnold Zweig's spouses was Beatrice Zweig[13].

Death and Burial

Arnold Zweig died on November 26, 1968[5]. He passed away in East Berlin[4]. He is buried at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Arnold Zweig ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Works attributed to him include The Case of Sergeant Grischa[42], a literary work[43].

FAQs

Where was Arnold Zweig born?

Arnold Zweig's place of birth was Głogów[2].

Where did Arnold Zweig die?

Arnold Zweig passed away in East Berlin[4].

Who was Arnold Zweig married to?

Arnold Zweig's spouses include Beatrice Zweig[13].

What did Arnold Zweig do for work?

Arnold Zweig worked as politician[6], writer[7], novelist[8], playwright[9], and peace activist[10].

What awards did Arnold Zweig receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[18], Medal Carl von Ossietzky[19], Kleist Prize[20], and Lenin Peace Prize[21].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Integrated Authority File. wikidata.org.
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  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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