Ernst Toller

German writer, politician and leader of the Munich Soviet Republic (1893-1939)
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Ernst Toller

Summary

Ernst Toller is a human[1]. Born in Szamocin[2], he… he was born on December 1, 1893[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on May 22, 1939[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], politician[7], writer[8], screenwriter[9], and poet lawyer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (813 views/month, #7,065 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ernst Toller's place of birth was Szamocin[2].
  • Ernst Toller passed away in New York City[4].
  • Ernst Toller was born on December 1, 1893[3].
  • Ernst Toller died on May 22, 1939[5].
  • Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery[12].
  • Among Ernst Toller's spouses was Christiane Grautoff[13].
  • Ernst Toller held citizenship in Nazi Germany[14].
  • Ernst Toller held citizenship in Poland[15].
  • Ernst Toller held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Ernst Toller's professions included playwright[6].
  • Ernst Toller's professions included politician[7].
  • Ernst Toller worked as a writer[8].
  • Ernst Toller's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Ernst Toller worked as a poet lawyer[10].
  • Ernst Toller worked as a poet[17].
  • Ernst Toller's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernst Toller is Hoppla, We're Alive![19].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernst Toller is The Swallow-Book[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernst Toller is I was a German[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernst Toller is Masses Man[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernst Toller is Brokenbrow[23].
  • Ernst Toller was a member of Red Army (Bavaria)[24].
  • Ernst Toller is recorded as male[25].
  • Ernst Toller's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Ernst Toller was affiliated with the Independent Social Democratic Party of Germany[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernst Toller's place of birth was Szamocin[2]. He was born on December 1, 1893[3].

Education

Ernst Toller was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], politician[7], writer[8], screenwriter[9], poet lawyer[10], and poet[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Hoppla, We're Alive![19], a literary work[28]; The Swallow-Book[20], a literary work[29]; I was a German[21], a literary work[30]; Masses Man[22], a literary work[31]; and Brokenbrow[23], a literary work[32], founded in 1920[33].

Personal Life

Ernst Toller was married to Christiane Grautoff[13]. He was affiliated with the Independent Social Democratic Party of Germany[27].

Death and Burial

Ernst Toller died on May 22, 1939[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death[34]. Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ernst Toller ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (813 views/month, #7,065 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Ernst Toller born?

Ernst Toller was born in Szamocin[2].

Where did Ernst Toller die?

Ernst Toller passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Ernst Toller married to?

Ernst Toller's spouses include Christiane Grautoff[13].

What did Ernst Toller do for work?

Ernst Toller worked as playwright[6], politician[7], writer[8], screenwriter[9], and poet lawyer[10].

Where did Ernst Toller go to school?

Ernst Toller was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . br.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . nsdoku.de. Retrieved . nsdoku.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [27] . br.de. Retrieved . br.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . nsdoku.de. Retrieved . nsdoku.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [34] . br.de. Retrieved . br.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.
  26. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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