Ernst Schumacher

German theatre critic (1921–2012)
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Ernst Schumacher

Summary

Ernst Schumacher is a human[1]. His place of birth was Urspring (Steingaden)[2]. He was born on +1921-09-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Schwerin[4]. He died on +2012-06-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a theatre critic[6], university teacher[7], non-fiction writer[8], literary critic[9], and theatrologist[10].

Key Facts

  • Ernst Schumacher's place of birth was Urspring (Steingaden)[2].
  • Ernst Schumacher died in Schwerin[4].
  • Ernst Schumacher was born on +1921-09-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ernst Schumacher died on +2012-06-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Ernst Schumacher is buried at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[11].
  • Among Ernst Schumacher's spouses was Rosa Hillebrand[12].
  • Ernst Schumacher held citizenship in Weimar Republic[13].
  • Ernst Schumacher held citizenship in Nazi Germany[14].
  • Ernst Schumacher held citizenship in West Germany[15].
  • Ernst Schumacher held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[16].
  • Ernst Schumacher held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Ernst Schumacher's professions included theatre critic[6].
  • Ernst Schumacher's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Ernst Schumacher worked as a non-fiction writer[8].
  • Ernst Schumacher worked as a literary critic[9].
  • Ernst Schumacher worked as a theatrologist[10].
  • Ernst Schumacher worked as a poet[18].
  • Ernst Schumacher's field of work was theatre studies[19].
  • Ernst Schumacher's field of work was theatre criticism[20].
  • Ernst Schumacher's field of work was literary criticism[21].
  • Ernst Schumacher was employed by Theatre Studies Institute Humboldt University[22].
  • Ernst Schumacher's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23].
  • Ernst Schumacher was educated at Leipzig University[24].
  • Ernst Schumacher's doctoral advisor was Hans Mayer[25].
  • A notable student of Ernst Schumacher was Frank Castorf[26].

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Origins and Family

Ernst Schumacher's place of birth was Urspring (Steingaden)[2]. He was born on +1921-09-12T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23], a public research university[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1472[29], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[30] and Leipzig University[24], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1409[33], headquartered in Leipzig[34]. Ernst Schumacher's doctoral advisor was Hans Mayer[25]. He earned the academic degree of Doktor Nauk in Philosophy[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theatre critic[6], university teacher[7], non-fiction writer[8], literary critic[9], theatrologist[10], and poet[18]. Fields of work include theatre studies[19], an academic discipline[36]; theatre criticism[20], a genre[37]; and literary criticism[21], a literary genre[38]. Among Ernst Schumacher's employers was Theatre Studies Institute Humboldt University[22]. A notable student of him was Frank Castorf[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Goethe award of Berlin[39], an award[40], in German Democratic Republic[41]; National Prize of East Germany[42], a national award[43], in German Democratic Republic[44], founded in 1949[45]; and Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[46], a grade of an order[47], in German Democratic Republic[48].

Personal Life

Among Ernst Schumacher's spouses was Rosa Hillebrand[12]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of Germany[49].

Death and Burial

Ernst Schumacher died on +2012-06-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Schwerin[4]. He is buried at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[11].

FAQs

Where was Ernst Schumacher born?

Ernst Schumacher's place of birth was Urspring (Steingaden)[2].

Where did Ernst Schumacher die?

Ernst Schumacher died in Schwerin[4].

Who was Ernst Schumacher married to?

Ernst Schumacher's spouses include Rosa Hillebrand[12].

What did Ernst Schumacher do for work?

Ernst Schumacher worked as theatre critic[6], university teacher[7], non-fiction writer[8], literary critic[9], and theatrologist[10].

Where did Ernst Schumacher go to school?

Ernst Schumacher was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23] and Leipzig University[24].

What awards did Ernst Schumacher receive?

Honors received include Goethe award of Berlin[39], National Prize of East Germany[42], and Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[46].

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Class ancestry

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

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