Eduard Claudius

German writer (1911-1976)
Person human Q125701
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Eduard Claudius

Summary

Eduard Claudius is a human[1]. He was born in Gelsenkirchen[2]. He was born on July 29, 1911[3]. He died in Potsdam[4]. He died on December 13, 1976[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], diplomat[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gelsenkirchen[2], Eduard Claudius…
  • Eduard Claudius passed away in Potsdam[4].
  • Eduard Claudius was born on July 29, 1911[3].
  • Eduard Claudius died on December 13, 1976[5].
  • Burial took place at New Cemetery, Potsdam[11].
  • Eduard Claudius held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[12].
  • Eduard Claudius worked as a writer[6].
  • Eduard Claudius worked as a journalist[7].
  • Eduard Claudius worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Eduard Claudius's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Eduard Claudius held the position of ambassador of East Germany[13].
  • Eduard Claudius received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[14].
  • Eduard Claudius received the National Prize of East Germany[15].
  • Eduard Claudius received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[16].
  • Eduard Claudius received the Theodor Fontane Prize[17].
  • Eduard Claudius is recorded as male[18].
  • Eduard Claudius's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Eduard Claudius's military branch is recorded as International Brigades[20].
  • Eduard Claudius's Commons category is recorded as Eduard Claudius[21].
  • Eduard Claudius's archives at is recorded as Archive of the Academy of Arts[22].
  • Eduard Claudius was part of the conflict Spanish Civil War[23].
  • Eduard Claudius's family name is recorded as Claudius[24].
  • Eduard Claudius's given name is recorded as Eduard[25].
  • Eduard Claudius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Eduard Claudius's name in native language is recorded as Eduard Claudius[27].

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Origins and Family

Eduard Claudius was born in Gelsenkirchen[2]. He was born on July 29, 1911[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], diplomat[8], and screenwriter[9]. Eduard Claudius held the position of ambassador of East Germany[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[14], a grade of an order[28], in German Democratic Republic[29]; National Prize of East Germany[15], a national award[30], in German Democratic Republic[31], founded in 1949[32]; Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[16], a grade of an order[33], in German Democratic Republic[34]; and Theodor Fontane Prize[17], a cultural prize[35], in German Democratic Republic[36], founded in 1954[37].

Death and Burial

Eduard Claudius died on December 13, 1976[5]. He passed away in Potsdam[4]. Burial took place at New Cemetery, Potsdam[11].

Why It Matters

Eduard Claudius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Eduard Claudius born?

Born in Gelsenkirchen[2], Eduard Claudius…

Where did Eduard Claudius die?

Eduard Claudius died in Potsdam[4].

What did Eduard Claudius do for work?

Eduard Claudius worked as writer[6], journalist[7], diplomat[8], and screenwriter[9].

What awards did Eduard Claudius receive?

Honors received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[14], National Prize of East Germany[15], Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[16], and Theodor Fontane Prize[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 29d ago · GanzKnusper · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image → Eduard Claudius, photographed by Johannes Riemann, May 1955.
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → —
    Given name → Eduard
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    Family name → Claudius
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