Erich Maria Remarque

German-born novelist (1898–1970)
Person human Q47293
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Erich Maria Remarque

Summary

Erich Maria Remarque is a human[1]. He was born in Osnabrück[2]. He was born on June 22, 1898[3]. He passed away in Locarno[4]. He died on September 25, 1970[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,168 views/month, #5,840 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Erich Maria Remarque was born in Osnabrück[2].
  • Erich Maria Remarque died in Locarno[4].
  • Erich Maria Remarque was born on June 22, 1898[3].
  • Erich Maria Remarque died on September 25, 1970[5].
  • Burial took place at Ronco sopra Ascona Cemetery[11].
  • Erich Maria Remarque was married to Paulette Goddard[12].
  • Erich Maria Remarque was married to Ilse Jutta Zambona[13].
  • Erich Maria Remarque was married to Ilse Jutta Zambona[14].
  • Erich Maria Remarque held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Erich Maria Remarque held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Erich Maria Remarque's professions included writer[6].
  • Erich Maria Remarque's professions included novelist[7].
  • Erich Maria Remarque's professions included playwright[8].
  • Erich Maria Remarque worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Erich Maria Remarque's field of work was novel[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Erich Maria Remarque is All Quiet on the Western Front[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Erich Maria Remarque is Shadows in Paradise[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Erich Maria Remarque is The Road Back[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Erich Maria Remarque is Spark of Life[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Erich Maria Remarque is The Dream Room[22].
  • Erich Maria Remarque received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23].
  • Erich Maria Remarque received the Iron Cross[24].
  • Erich Maria Remarque received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25].
  • Erich Maria Remarque received the Q1714472[26].
  • Erich Maria Remarque was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Osnabrück[2], Erich Maria Remarque… he was born on June 22, 1898[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], and screenwriter[9]. Erich Maria Remarque's field of work was novel[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include All Quiet on the Western Front[18], a literary work[28]; Shadows in Paradise[19], a literary work[29]; The Road Back[20], a literary work[30]; Spark of Life[21], a literary work[31]; and The Dream Room[22], a literary work[32]. Things named for Erich Maria Remarque include Erich-Maria-Remarque Peace Prize[33] and 10119 Remarque[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], a grade of an order[35], in Germany[36]; Iron Cross[24], an order[37], in Kingdom of Prussia[38], founded in 1813[39]; Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], an order of merit[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1951[42]; and Q1714472[26], an award[43], in Germany[44].

Personal Life

Spouses include Paulette Goddard[12], an actor[45], 1910–1990[46], of United States[47], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[48] and Ilse Jutta Zambona[13], 1901–1975[49]. Erich Maria Remarque's religion is recorded as Catholicism[50].

Death and Burial

Erich Maria Remarque died on September 25, 1970[5]. He passed away in Locarno[4]. He is buried at Ronco sopra Ascona Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Erich Maria Remarque ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,168 views/month, #5,840 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Works attributed to him include All Quiet on the Western Front[53], a literary work[54]; Three Comrades[55], a literary work[56]; The Road Back[57], a literary work[58]; Arch of Triumph[59], a literary work[60], founded in 1939[61]; Heaven Has No Favorites[62], a literary work[63], founded in 1959[64]; and The Night in Lisbon[65], a literary work[66]. Entities named for him include Erich-Maria-Remarque Peace Prize[33] and 10119 Remarque[34].

FAQs

Where was Erich Maria Remarque born?

Erich Maria Remarque was born in Osnabrück[2].

Where did Erich Maria Remarque die?

Erich Maria Remarque passed away in Locarno[4].

Who was Erich Maria Remarque married to?

Erich Maria Remarque's spouses include Paulette Goddard[12], Ilse Jutta Zambona[13], and Ilse Jutta Zambona[14].

What did Erich Maria Remarque do for work?

Erich Maria Remarque worked as writer[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], and screenwriter[9].

What awards did Erich Maria Remarque receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Iron Cross[24], Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], and Q1714472[26].

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  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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