Dorothee Sölle

German theologian (1929–2003)
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Dorothee Sölle

Summary

Dorothee Sölle is a human[1]. She was born in Cologne[2]. She was born on September 30, 1929[3]. She died in Göppingen[4]. She died on April 27, 2003[5]. She worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], poet[9], and germanist[10]. She has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cologne[2], Dorothee Sölle…
  • Dorothee Sölle died in Göppingen[4].
  • Dorothee Sölle was born on September 30, 1929[3].
  • Dorothee Sölle died on April 27, 2003[5].
  • Dorothee Sölle's father was Hans Carl Nipperdey[12].
  • Dorothee Sölle was married to Fulbert Steffensky[13].
  • Among Dorothee Sölle's spouses was Dietrich Sölle[14].
  • A child of Dorothee Sölle was Martin Sölle[15].
  • A child of Dorothee Sölle was Caroline Sölle[16].
  • A child of Dorothee Sölle was Mirjam Steffensky[17].
  • Dorothee Sölle held citizenship in Germany[18].
  • Dorothee Sölle worked as a theologian[6].
  • Dorothee Sölle's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Dorothee Sölle's professions included writer[8].
  • Dorothee Sölle worked as a poet[9].
  • Dorothee Sölle's professions included germanist[10].
  • Dorothee Sölle's professions included Protestant theologian[19].
  • Dorothee Sölle's field of work was Protestant theology[20].
  • Dorothee Sölle's field of work was German studies[21].
  • Dorothee Sölle's field of work was history of literature[22].
  • Dorothee Sölle's field of work was literature[23].
  • Dorothee Sölle's field of work was poetry[24].
  • Dorothee Sölle's field of work was activism[25].
  • Dorothee Sölle was employed by Union Theological Seminary[26].
  • Dorothee Sölle was educated at University of Cologne[27].

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Origins and Family

Dorothee Sölle's place of birth was Cologne[2]. She was born on September 30, 1929[3]. Her father was Hans Carl Nipperdey[12].

Education

Dorothee Sölle was educated at University of Cologne[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], poet[9], germanist[10], and Protestant theologian[19]. Fields of work include Protestant theology[20], a branch of theology[28]; German studies[21], a field of study[29]; history of literature[22], an academic discipline[30]; literature[23], a type of arts[31]; poetry[24], a literary form[32]; and activism[25], a concept[33]. Dorothee Sölle was employed by Union Theological Seminary[26].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Dorothee Sölle is The Silent Cry: Mysticism and Resistance[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Droste-Preis[35], a literary award[36], in Germany[37]; Theodor Heuss Medal[38], a medallion[39], in Germany[40]; and Salzburg State Prize for Future Research[41], a science award[42], in Austria[43], founded in 1993[44].

Personal Life

Spouses include Fulbert Steffensky[13], a theologian[45], b. 1933[46], of Germany[47] and Dietrich Sölle[14], an artist[48], b. 1922[49]. Children include Martin Sölle[15], a bookseller[50], b. 1956[51]; Caroline Sölle[16], a physician[52], b. 1961[53]; and Mirjam Steffensky[17], a chemist[54], b. 1970[55], of Germany[56]. Dorothee Sölle's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[57].

Death and Burial

Dorothee Sölle died on April 27, 2003[5]. She passed away in Göppingen[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[58].

Why It Matters

Dorothee Sölle has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Dorothee Sölle born?

Dorothee Sölle was born in Cologne[2].

Where did Dorothee Sölle die?

Dorothee Sölle passed away in Göppingen[4].

Who were Dorothee Sölle's parents?

Dorothee Sölle's father was Hans Carl Nipperdey[12].

Who was Dorothee Sölle married to?

Dorothee Sölle's spouses include Fulbert Steffensky[13] and Dietrich Sölle[14].

What did Dorothee Sölle do for work?

Dorothee Sölle worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], poet[9], and germanist[10].

Where did Dorothee Sölle go to school?

Dorothee Sölle was educated at University of Cologne[27].

What awards did Dorothee Sölle receive?

Honors received include Droste-Preis[35], Theodor Heuss Medal[38], and Salzburg State Prize for Future Research[41].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [57] . wikidata.org.
  25. [35] . wikidata.org.
  26. [38] . theodor-heuss-stiftung.de. Retrieved . theodor-heuss-stiftung.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [41] . wikidata.org.
  28. [58] . wikidata.org.
  29. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [34] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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