Erich Loest
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Summary
Erich Loest was born on February 24, 1926[1], in Mittweida[2]. He died on September 12, 2013[3], in Leipzig[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], writer[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (934 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: New Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[10], German Democratic Republic[11]
- Field of work: German-language literature[12], journalism[13]
- Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], Hans Fallada Prize[15], Literaturpreis der Universitätsstadt Marburg und des Landkreises Marburg-Biedenkopf[16], Jakob Kaiser Award[17], honorary citizen of Mittweida[18], honorary citizen of Leipzig[19], Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[20], Mainz resident writer[21], Karl-Preusker-Medaille[22], German National Prize[23], Kulturgroschen[24]
- Member of: Sächsische Akademie der Künste[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[27], Socialist Unity Party of Germany[28]
- Commons category: Erich Loest[29]
- Cause of death: falling[30]
- Academic degree: doctorate[31]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[32]
- Family name: Loest[33]
- Given name: Erich[34]
- Pseudonym: Hans Walldorf[35], Waldemar Naß[36], Bernd Diksen[37]
- Work location: Leipzig[38]
- Manner of death: suicide[39]
- Participant in: Ingeborg Bachmann Award 1983[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[41]
- Name in native language: Erich Loest[42]
- Start of work period: 1950[43]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Erich Loest include Erich Loest Prize[44], a literary award[45], in Germany[46], founded in 2016[47].
Why It Matters
Erich Loest has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Entities named for him include Erich Loest Prize[44], a literary award[45], in Germany[46], founded in 2016[47].
FAQs
Where was Erich Loest born?
Erich Loest's place of birth was Mittweida[2].
Where did Erich Loest die?
Erich Loest died in Leipzig[4].
What did Erich Loest do for work?
Erich Loest worked as a journalist[5], writer[6], and screenwriter[7].
What awards did Erich Loest receive?
Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], Hans Fallada Prize[15], Literaturpreis der Universitätsstadt Marburg und des Landkreises Marburg-Biedenkopf[16], and Jakob Kaiser Award[17].