Erich Fried

Summary

Erich Fried is a human^[1]. He was born in Vienna^[2]. He was born on May 6, 1921^[3]. He died in Baden-Baden^[4]. He died on November 22, 1988^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], translator^[7], poet^[8], essayist^[9], and journalist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Erich Fried's place of birth was Vienna^[2].
• Erich Fried died in Baden-Baden^[4].
• Erich Fried was born on May 6, 1921^[3].
• Erich Fried died on November 22, 1988^[5].
• Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery^[12].
• Erich Fried's father was Q133820793^[13].
• Erich Fried's mother was Q133820798^[14].
• Among Erich Fried's spouses was Catherine Boswell Fried^[15].
• Erich Fried held citizenship in United Kingdom^[16].
• Erich Fried held citizenship in Austria^[17].
• Erich Fried held citizenship in Germany^[18].
• Erich Fried worked as a writer^[6].
• Erich Fried worked as a translator^[7].
• Erich Fried worked as a poet^[8].
• Erich Fried's professions included essayist^[9].
• Erich Fried worked as a journalist^[10].
• Erich Fried's professions included librettist^[19].
• A notable work attributed to Erich Fried is File ar Fhile: Erich Fried^[20].
• Erich Fried received the Georg Büchner Prize^[21].
• Erich Fried received the Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna^[22].
• Erich Fried received the Literaturpreis der Stadt Bremen^[23].
• Erich Fried received the Carl von Ossietzky Medal^[24].
• Erich Fried received the Österreichischer Kunstpreis für Literatur^[25].
• Erich Fried received the City of Vienna Literature Prize^[26].
• Erich Fried was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature^[27].

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Origins and Family

Erich Fried's place of birth was Vienna^[2]. He was born on May 6, 1921^[3]. His father was Q133820793^[13]. His mother was Q133820798^[14].

Education

Erich Fried studied under Otto Spranger^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], translator^[7], poet^[8], essayist^[9], journalist^[10], and librettist^[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Erich Fried is File ar Fhile: he^[20]. Things named for him include Erich Fried Prize^[29], a literary award^[30], in Austria^[31], founded in 1990^[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Georg Büchner Prize^[21], a literary award^[33], in Germany^[34], founded in 1923^[35]; Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna^[22], an award^[36], in Austria^[37]; Literaturpreis der Stadt Bremen^[23], a literary award^[38], in Germany^[39], founded in 1954^[40]; Carl von Ossietzky Medal^[24], a peace award^[41], founded in 1962^[42]; Österreichischer Kunstpreis für Literatur^[25], a literary award^[43], in Austria^[44], founded in 1972^[45]; and City of Vienna Literature Prize^[26], a literary award^[46], in Austria^[47].

Personal Life

Erich Fried was married to Catherine Boswell Fried^[15]. His religion is recorded as atheism^[48].

Death and Burial

Erich Fried died on November 22, 1988^[5]. He died in Baden-Baden^[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Erich Fried ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[49]

Entities named for him include Erich Fried Prize^[29], a literary award^[30], in Austria^[31], founded in 1990^[32].

FAQs

Where was Erich Fried born?

Born in Vienna^[2], Erich Fried…

Where did Erich Fried die?

Erich Fried passed away in Baden-Baden^[4].

Who were Erich Fried's parents?

Erich Fried's father was Q133820793^[13]. Erich Fried's mother was Q133820798^[14].

Who was Erich Fried married to?

Erich Fried's spouses include Catherine Boswell Fried^[15].

What did Erich Fried do for work?

Erich Fried worked as writer^[6], translator^[7], poet^[8], essayist^[9], and journalist^[10].

What awards did Erich Fried receive?

Honors received include Georg Büchner Prize^[21], Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna^[22], Literaturpreis der Stadt Bremen^[23], and Carl von Ossietzky Medal^[24].