Christoph Meckel

German artist and writer (1935–2020)
Person human Q896593
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Christoph Meckel

Summary

Christoph Meckel is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on June 12, 1935[3]. He passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He died on January 29, 2020[5]. He worked as a writer[6], translator[7], and graphic designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Christoph Meckel's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Christoph Meckel died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
  • Christoph Meckel was born on June 12, 1935[3].
  • Christoph Meckel died on January 29, 2020[5].
  • Christoph Meckel is buried at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[10].
  • Christoph Meckel held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Christoph Meckel worked as a writer[6].
  • Christoph Meckel worked as a translator[7].
  • Christoph Meckel's professions included graphic designer[8].
  • Christoph Meckel received the Joseph-Breitbach-Preis[12].
  • Christoph Meckel received the Rainer-Malkowski-Preis[13].
  • Christoph Meckel received the Reinhold Schneider Prize[14].
  • Christoph Meckel received the Ernst-Meister-Preis für Lyrik[15].
  • Christoph Meckel received the Immermann-Preis[16].
  • Christoph Meckel received the Literaturpreis der Stadt Bremen[17].
  • Christoph Meckel was a member of Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz[18].
  • Christoph Meckel was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[19].
  • Christoph Meckel is recorded as male[20].
  • Christoph Meckel's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Christoph Meckel's Commons category is recorded as Christoph Meckel[22].
  • Christoph Meckel's archives at is recorded as German Literature Archive Marbach[23].
  • Christoph Meckel's family name is recorded as Meckel[24].
  • Christoph Meckel's given name is recorded as Christoph[25].
  • Christoph Meckel's pseudonym is recorded as Thomas Balkan[26].
  • Christoph Meckel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Christoph Meckel was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on June 12, 1935[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], translator[7], and graphic designer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Joseph-Breitbach-Preis[12], a literary award[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1998[30]; Rainer-Malkowski-Preis[13], a literary award[31], in Germany[32], founded in 2005[33]; Reinhold Schneider Prize[14], a literary award[34], in Germany[35]; Ernst-Meister-Preis für Lyrik[15], a literary award[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1981[38]; Immermann-Preis[16], a literary award[39], in Germany[40]; and Literaturpreis der Stadt Bremen[17], a literary award[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1954[43].

Death and Burial

Christoph Meckel died on January 29, 2020[5]. He passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. Burial took place at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Christoph Meckel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Christoph Meckel born?

Christoph Meckel was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Christoph Meckel die?

Christoph Meckel passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

What did Christoph Meckel do for work?

Christoph Meckel worked as writer[6], translator[7], and graphic designer[8].

What awards did Christoph Meckel receive?

Honors received include Joseph-Breitbach-Preis[12], Rainer-Malkowski-Preis[13], Reinhold Schneider Prize[14], and Ernst-Meister-Preis für Lyrik[15].

References

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . villamassimo.de. Retrieved . villamassimo.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . boersenblatt.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, translator, graphic designer
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32153|batch #32153]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (35)"
  2. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, translator, graphic designer
    Place of death Freiburg im Breisgau
    Instance of human
    Occupation
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