Eugen Kogon

German journalist, sociologist, professor and Holocaust survivor (1903-1987)
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Eugen Kogon

Summary

Eugen Kogon is a human[1]. Born in Munich[2], he… he was born on February 2, 1903[3]. He died in Königstein im Taunus[4]. He died on December 24, 1987[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], historian of Modern Age[7], sociologist[8], writer[9], and university teacher[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Eugen Kogon's place of birth was Munich[2].
  • Eugen Kogon passed away in Königstein im Taunus[4].
  • Eugen Kogon was born on February 2, 1903[3].
  • Eugen Kogon died on December 24, 1987[5].
  • Eugen Kogon is buried at Falkenstein[12].
  • A child of Eugen Kogon was Michael Kogon[13].
  • Eugen Kogon held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Eugen Kogon held citizenship in Austria[15].
  • Eugen Kogon worked as a journalist[6].
  • Eugen Kogon's professions included historian of Modern Age[7].
  • Eugen Kogon worked as a sociologist[8].
  • Eugen Kogon's professions included writer[9].
  • Eugen Kogon's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Eugen Kogon worked as a politician[16].
  • Among Eugen Kogon's employers was Technical University of Darmstadt[17].
  • Eugen Kogon received the Wilhelm Leuschner Medal[18].
  • Eugen Kogon received the Buber-Rosenzweig-Medal[19].
  • Eugen Kogon received the Johann-Heinrich-Merck-Ehrung[20].
  • Eugen Kogon was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[21].
  • Eugen Kogon's religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].
  • Eugen Kogon is recorded as male[23].
  • Eugen Kogon's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Eugen Kogon was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union[25].
  • Eugen Kogon's Commons category is recorded as Eugen Kogon[26].
  • Eugen Kogon earned the academic degree of doctorate[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Munich[2], Eugen Kogon… he was born on February 2, 1903[3].

Education

Eugen Kogon earned the academic degree of doctorate[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], historian of Modern Age[7], sociologist[8], writer[9], university teacher[10], and politician[16]. Among Eugen Kogon's employers was Technical University of Darmstadt[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Wilhelm Leuschner Medal[18], a medallion[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1964[30]; Buber-Rosenzweig-Medal[19], a religion-related award[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1968[33]; and Johann-Heinrich-Merck-Ehrung[20], an award[34], in Germany[35].

Personal Life

A child of Eugen Kogon was Michael Kogon[13]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[22]. He was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union[25].

Death and Burial

Eugen Kogon died on December 24, 1987[5]. He passed away in Königstein im Taunus[4]. He is buried at Falkenstein[12].

Why It Matters

Eugen Kogon has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Eugen Kogon born?

Eugen Kogon's place of birth was Munich[2].

Where did Eugen Kogon die?

Eugen Kogon died in Königstein im Taunus[4].

What did Eugen Kogon do for work?

Eugen Kogon worked as journalist[6], historian of Modern Age[7], sociologist[8], writer[9], and university teacher[10].

What awards did Eugen Kogon receive?

Honors received include Wilhelm Leuschner Medal[18], Buber-Rosenzweig-Medal[19], and Johann-Heinrich-Merck-Ehrung[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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