Emil Steinberger

Swiss comedian
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Emil Steinberger

Summary

Emil Steinberger is a human[1]. He was born in Lucerne[2]. He was born on January 6, 1933[3]. He worked as a humorist[4], writer[5], clown[6], illustrator[7], and draftsperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (245 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Emil Steinberger's place of birth was Lucerne[2].
  • Emil Steinberger was born on January 6, 1933[3].
  • Emil Steinberger was married to Niccel Steinberger[10].
  • Emil Steinberger held citizenship in Switzerland[11].
  • Swiss German was Emil Steinberger's native language[12].
  • Emil Steinberger's professions included humorist[4].
  • Emil Steinberger's professions included writer[5].
  • Emil Steinberger's professions included clown[6].
  • Emil Steinberger's professions included illustrator[7].
  • Emil Steinberger's professions included draftsperson[8].
  • Emil Steinberger worked as a cartoonist[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Emil Steinberger is The Swissmakers[14].
  • Emil Steinberger received the Salzburg Bull Award[15].
  • Emil Steinberger received the Bavarian Stand-up Comedian Award[16].
  • Emil Steinberger received the Friedestrompreis[17].
  • Emil Steinberger received the Order of Karl Valentin[18].
  • Emil Steinberger received the Swiss Grand Prix for performing arts / Hans Reinhart Ring[19].
  • Emil Steinberger's religion is recorded as Catholicism[20].
  • Emil Steinberger is recorded as male[21].
  • Emil Steinberger's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Emil Steinberger's record label is recorded as Philips Records[23].
  • Emil Steinberger's Commons category is recorded as Emil Steinberger[24].
  • Emil Steinberger's family name is recorded as Steinberger[25].
  • Emil Steinberger's given name is recorded as Emil[26].
  • Emil Steinberger's official website is recorded as https://www.emil.ch/emil-fran%C3%A7ais[27].

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Origins and Family

Emil Steinberger was born in Lucerne[2]. He was born on January 6, 1933[3]. Swiss German was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include humorist[4], writer[5], clown[6], illustrator[7], draftsperson[8], and cartoonist[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Emil Steinberger is The Swissmakers[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Salzburg Bull Award[15], a radio award[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1982[30]; Bavarian Stand-up Comedian Award[16], a cabaret award[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1999[33]; Friedestrompreis[17], a literary award[34], in Germany[35]; Order of Karl Valentin[18], an award[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1973[38]; and Swiss Grand Prix for performing arts / Hans Reinhart Ring[19], a theatre award[39].

Personal Life

Emil Steinberger was married to Niccel Steinberger[10]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[20].

Why It Matters

Emil Steinberger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (245 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Emil Steinberger born?

Born in Lucerne[2], Emil Steinberger…

Who was Emil Steinberger married to?

Emil Steinberger's spouses include Niccel Steinberger[10].

What did Emil Steinberger do for work?

Emil Steinberger worked as humorist[4], writer[5], clown[6], illustrator[7], and draftsperson[8].

What awards did Emil Steinberger receive?

Honors received include Salzburg Bull Award[15], Bavarian Stand-up Comedian Award[16], Friedestrompreis[17], and Order of Karl Valentin[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . emil.ch. emil.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . emil.ch. emil.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . emil.ch. emil.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . emil.ch. emil.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . emil.ch. emil.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . emil.ch. emil.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [14] . 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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Record label Philips Records
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