Erik Simon

German translator and writer
Person human Q89902
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Erik Simon

Summary

Erik Simon is a human[1]. He was born in Dresden[2]. He was born on January 1, 1950[3]. He worked as a translator[4], writer[5], and science fiction writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Erik Simon was born in Dresden[2].
  • Erik Simon was born on January 1, 1950[3].
  • Erik Simon held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Erik Simon's professions included translator[4].
  • Erik Simon worked as a writer[5].
  • Erik Simon's professions included science fiction writer[6].
  • Erik Simon received the Kurd Laßwitz Award[9].
  • Erik Simon is recorded as male[10].
  • Erik Simon's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Erik Simon's Commons category is recorded as Erik Simon[12].
  • Erik Simon's family name is recorded as Simon[13].
  • Erik Simon's given name is recorded as Erik[14].
  • Erik Simon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[15].
  • Erik Simon's different from is recorded as Erik Simon[16].

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Origins and Family

Erik Simon was born in Dresden[2]. He was born on January 1, 1950[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[4], writer[5], and science fiction writer[6].

Recognition

Erik Simon received the Kurd Laßwitz Award[9].

Why It Matters

Erik Simon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17]

FAQs

Where was Erik Simon born?

Born in Dresden[2], Erik Simon…

What did Erik Simon do for work?

Erik Simon worked as translator[4], writer[5], and science fiction writer[6].

What awards did Erik Simon receive?

Honors received include Kurd Laßwitz Award[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation translator, writer, science fiction writer
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  2. 13d ago · Pfadintegral · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Dresden
    Sex or gender male
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Award received Kurd Laßwitz Award
    + 11 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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