Erich Kästner
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Erich Kästner
Summary
Erich Kästner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dresden[2]. He was born on February 23, 1899[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on July 29, 1974[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], children's writer[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,049 views/month, #7,075 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Erich Kästner was born in Dresden[2].
- Erich Kästner passed away in Munich[4].
- Erich Kästner was born on February 23, 1899[3].
- Erich Kästner died on July 29, 1974[5].
- Burial took place at Bogenhausener Friedhof[12].
- Erich Kästner's father was Emil Kästner[13].
- Erich Kästner's mother was Ida Kästner[14].
- A child of Erich Kästner was Thomas Kästner[15].
- Erich Kästner held citizenship in German Empire[16].
- Erich Kästner held citizenship in Weimar Republic[17].
- Erich Kästner held citizenship in Nazi Germany[18].
- Erich Kästner held citizenship in Allied-occupied Germany[19].
- Erich Kästner held citizenship in West Germany[20].
- Erich Kästner held citizenship in Germany[21].
- German was Erich Kästner's native language[22].
- Erich Kästner is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[23].
- Erich Kästner's professions included writer[6].
- Erich Kästner's professions included poet[7].
- Erich Kästner's professions included novelist[8].
- Erich Kästner worked as a children's writer[9].
- Erich Kästner worked as a screenwriter[10].
- Erich Kästner worked as a journalist[24].
- Erich Kästner's education included a stint at Leipzig University[25].
- A notable work attributed to Erich Kästner is Emil and the Detectives[26].
- A notable work attributed to Erich Kästner is The animals' conference[27].
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Origins and Family
Erich Kästner's place of birth was Dresden[2]. He was born on February 23, 1899[3]. His father was Emil Kästner[13]. His mother was Ida Kästner[14]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[23]. German was his native language[22].
Education
Erich Kästner's education included a stint at Leipzig University[25]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], children's writer[9], screenwriter[10], and journalist[24].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Emil and the Detectives[26], a literary work[29] and The animals' conference[27], a literary work[30]. Things named for Erich Kästner include Erich Kästner Museum[31] and 12318 Kästner[32].
Recognition
Awards received include Georg Büchner Prize[33], a literary award[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1923[36]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[37], a grade of an order[38], in Germany[39]; Hans Christian Andersen Award[40], a literary award[41], in Denmark[42], founded in 1956[43]; Literary Prize of the State Capital of Munich[44], a literary award[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1928[47]; Kulturpreis der deutschen Freimaurer[48], a cultural prize[49]; and Lessing Ring[50], a literary award[51], in Germany[52].
Personal Life
A child of Erich Kästner was Thomas Kästner[15].
Death and Burial
Erich Kästner died on July 29, 1974[5]. He died in Munich[4]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer[53]. Burial took place at Bogenhausener Friedhof[12].
Why It Matters
Erich Kästner ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,049 views/month, #7,075 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Works attributed to him include Emil and the Detectives[56], a literary work[57]; Lottie and Lisa[58], a literary work[59]; The Flying Classroom[60], a literary work[61]; Fabian[62], a literary work[63]; Dot and Anton[64], a literary work[65]; and The 35th of May, or Conrad's Ride to the South Seas[66], a literary work[67]. Entities named for him include Erich Kästner Museum[31] and 12318 Kästner[32].
FAQs
Where was Erich Kästner born?
Born in Dresden[2], Erich Kästner…
Where did Erich Kästner die?
Erich Kästner passed away in Munich[4].
Who were Erich Kästner's parents?
Erich Kästner's father was Emil Kästner[13]. Erich Kästner's mother was Ida Kästner[14].
What did Erich Kästner do for work?
Erich Kästner worked as writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], children's writer[9], and screenwriter[10].
Where did Erich Kästner go to school?
Erich Kästner was educated at Leipzig University[25].
What awards did Erich Kästner receive?
Honors received include Georg Büchner Prize[33], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[37], Hans Christian Andersen Award[40], and Literary Prize of the State Capital of Munich[44].