Egon Friedell

Austrian philosopher, historian, journalist, actor, cabaret performer (Kabarettist) and theatre critic (1878–1938)
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Egon Friedell
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Egon Friedell

Summary

Egon Friedell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on January 21, 1878[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on March 16, 1938[5]. He worked as a cultural historian[6], translator[7], journalist[8], philosopher[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Egon Friedell was born in Vienna[2].
  • Egon Friedell passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Egon Friedell was born on January 21, 1878[3].
  • Egon Friedell died on March 16, 1938[5].
  • Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[12].
  • Egon Friedell held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[13].
  • Egon Friedell held citizenship in Austria[14].
  • Egon Friedell worked as a cultural historian[6].
  • Egon Friedell worked as a translator[7].
  • Egon Friedell worked as a journalist[8].
  • Egon Friedell's professions included philosopher[9].
  • Egon Friedell worked as a writer[10].
  • Egon Friedell worked as a stage actor[15].
  • Egon Friedell was educated at University of Vienna[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Egon Friedell is Cultural History of the Modern Age[17].
  • Egon Friedell's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].
  • Egon Friedell is recorded as male[19].
  • Egon Friedell's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Egon Friedell's Commons category is recorded as Egon Friedell[21].
  • Egon Friedell's archives at is recorded as Austrian National Library[22].
  • The cause of death was falling[23].
  • Egon Friedell earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[24].
  • Egon Friedell's family name is recorded as Friedell[25].
  • Egon Friedell's given name is recorded as Egon[26].
  • Egon Friedell's significant event is recorded as Holocaust victim[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vienna[2], Egon Friedell… he was born on January 21, 1878[3].

Education

Egon Friedell's education included a stint at University of Vienna[16]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cultural historian[6], translator[7], journalist[8], philosopher[9], writer[10], and stage actor[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Egon Friedell is Cultural History of the Modern Age[17].

Personal Life

Egon Friedell's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].

Death and Burial

Egon Friedell died on March 16, 1938[5]. He died in Vienna[4]. The cause of death was falling[23]. Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Egon Friedell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Egon Friedell born?

Born in Vienna[2], Egon Friedell…

Where did Egon Friedell die?

Egon Friedell died in Vienna[4].

What did Egon Friedell do for work?

Egon Friedell worked as cultural historian[6], translator[7], journalist[8], philosopher[9], and writer[10].

Where did Egon Friedell go to school?

Egon Friedell was educated at University of Vienna[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . jewprom.50webs.com. jewprom.50webs.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . onb.ac.at. Retrieved . onb.ac.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Place of burial Vienna Central Cemetery
    Significant event Holocaust victim
    Given name Egon
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