Daniel Kehlmann

German-language novelist (born 1975)
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Daniel Kehlmann

Summary

Daniel Kehlmann is a human[1]. He was born in Munich[2]. He was born on January 13, 1975[3]. He worked as a translator[4], novelist[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (878 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Munich[2], Daniel Kehlmann…
  • Daniel Kehlmann was born on January 13, 1975[3].
  • Daniel Kehlmann's father was Michael Kehlmann[8].
  • Daniel Kehlmann's mother was Dagmar Mettler[9].
  • Daniel Kehlmann held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Daniel Kehlmann held citizenship in Austria[11].
  • Daniel Kehlmann's professions included translator[4].
  • Daniel Kehlmann worked as a novelist[5].
  • Daniel Kehlmann worked as a writer[6].
  • Daniel Kehlmann's field of work was literature[12].
  • Among Daniel Kehlmann's employers was Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[13].
  • Daniel Kehlmann was educated at University of Vienna[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Daniel Kehlmann is Measuring the World[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Daniel Kehlmann is Q1884880[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Daniel Kehlmann is Me and Kaminski[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Daniel Kehlmann is Fame[18].
  • Daniel Kehlmann received the Per Olov Enquist Prize[19].
  • Daniel Kehlmann received the Nestroy Theatre Prize[20].
  • Daniel Kehlmann received the Thomas Mann Prize[21].
  • Daniel Kehlmann received the Heimito von Doderer-Literaturpreis[22].
  • Daniel Kehlmann received the Kleist Prize[23].
  • Daniel Kehlmann received the Candide Preis[24].
  • Daniel Kehlmann was a member of Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz[25].
  • Daniel Kehlmann was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[26].
  • Daniel Kehlmann was a member of Deutsche Filmakademie[27].

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Origins and Family

Daniel Kehlmann's place of birth was Munich[2]. He was born on January 13, 1975[3]. His father was Michael Kehlmann[8]. His mother was Dagmar Mettler[9].

Education

Daniel Kehlmann's education included a stint at University of Vienna[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[4], novelist[5], and writer[6]. Daniel Kehlmann's field of work was literature[12]. He was employed by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Measuring the World[15], a literary work[28]; Q1884880[16], a literary work[29]; Me and Kaminski[17]; and Fame[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Per Olov Enquist Prize[19], a literary award[30], in Sweden[31], founded in 2005[32]; Nestroy Theatre Prize[20], a theatre award[33], in Austria[34]; Thomas Mann Prize[21], a literary award[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1975[37]; Heimito von Doderer-Literaturpreis[22], a literary award[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1996[40]; Kleist Prize[23], a literary award[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1912[43]; and Candide Preis[24], a literary award[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1995[46].

Why It Matters

Daniel Kehlmann ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (878 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Works attributed to him include Measuring the World[49], a literary work[50] and Me and Kaminski[51], a literary work[52].

FAQs

Where was Daniel Kehlmann born?

Daniel Kehlmann was born in Munich[2].

Who were Daniel Kehlmann's parents?

Daniel Kehlmann's father was Michael Kehlmann[8]. Daniel Kehlmann's mother was Dagmar Mettler[9].

What did Daniel Kehlmann do for work?

Daniel Kehlmann worked as translator[4], novelist[5], and writer[6].

Where did Daniel Kehlmann go to school?

Daniel Kehlmann was educated at University of Vienna[14].

What awards did Daniel Kehlmann receive?

Honors received include Per Olov Enquist Prize[19], Nestroy Theatre Prize[20], Thomas Mann Prize[21], and Heimito von Doderer-Literaturpreis[22].

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  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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