Ernst Rowohlt

German publisher (1887–1960)
Person human Q96598
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Ernst Rowohlt

Summary

Ernst Rowohlt is a human[1]. Born in Bremen[2], he… he was born on June 23, 1887[3]. He passed away in Hamburg[4]. He died on December 1, 1960[5]. He worked as a publisher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ernst Rowohlt was born in Bremen[2].
  • Ernst Rowohlt passed away in Hamburg[4].
  • Ernst Rowohlt was born on June 23, 1887[3].
  • Ernst Rowohlt died on December 1, 1960[5].
  • Among Ernst Rowohlt's spouses was Maria Rowohlt[8].
  • Ernst Rowohlt was married to Hilda Rowohlt[9].
  • A child of Ernst Rowohlt was Harry Rowohlt[10].
  • A child of Ernst Rowohlt was Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt[11].
  • Ernst Rowohlt held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Ernst Rowohlt's professions included publisher[6].
  • A notable student of Ernst Rowohlt was Theo Pinkus[13].
  • Ernst Rowohlt received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].
  • Ernst Rowohlt is recorded as male[15].
  • Ernst Rowohlt's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ernst Rowohlt was affiliated with the Nazi Party[17].
  • Ernst Rowohlt's Commons category is recorded as Ernst Rowohlt[18].
  • Ernst Rowohlt's family name is recorded as Rowohlt[19].
  • Ernst Rowohlt's given name is recorded as Ernst[20].
  • Ernst Rowohlt's work location is recorded as Leipzig[21].
  • Ernst Rowohlt's work location is recorded as Berlin[22].
  • Ernst Rowohlt's described by source is recorded as Hamburg Biographies[23].
  • Ernst Rowohlt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].

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Origins and Family

Ernst Rowohlt's place of birth was Bremen[2]. He was born on June 23, 1887[3].

Career and Affiliations

Ernst Rowohlt worked as a publisher[6]. A notable student of him was Theo Pinkus[13].

Recognition

Ernst Rowohlt received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maria Rowohlt[8], an actor[25], 1910–2005[26], of Germany[27] and Hilda Rowohlt[9]. Children include Harry Rowohlt[10], an actor[28], 1945–2015[29], of Germany[30], awarded the Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation[31], specialised in German-language literature[32] and Heinrich-Maria Ledig-Rowohlt[11], a publisher[33], 1908–1992[34], of Germany[35], awarded the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[36]. Ernst Rowohlt was affiliated with the Nazi Party[17].

Death and Burial

Ernst Rowohlt died on December 1, 1960[5]. He died in Hamburg[4].

Why It Matters

Ernst Rowohlt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Ernst Rowohlt born?

Born in Bremen[2], Ernst Rowohlt…

Where did Ernst Rowohlt die?

Ernst Rowohlt died in Hamburg[4].

Who was Ernst Rowohlt married to?

Ernst Rowohlt's spouses include Maria Rowohlt[8] and Hilda Rowohlt[9].

What did Ernst Rowohlt do for work?

Ernst Rowohlt worked as publisher[6].

What awards did Ernst Rowohlt receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . Where Zurich Comes to Rest - The Cemeteries of the City of Zurich. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Hamburg
    Member of political party Nazi Party
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    Work location Leipzig, Berlin
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