Frank Arnau

writer (1894-1976)
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Frank Arnau

Summary

Frank Arnau is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on March 9, 1894[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on February 11, 1976[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], playwright[8], screenwriter[9], and philatelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vienna[2], Frank Arnau…
  • Frank Arnau died in Munich[4].
  • Frank Arnau was born on March 9, 1894[3].
  • Frank Arnau died on February 11, 1976[5].
  • Among Frank Arnau's spouses was Ruth Rickelt[12].
  • Among Frank Arnau's spouses was Etta Arnau[13].
  • A child of Frank Arnau was Ruth Gisella Schmitt[14].
  • Frank Arnau held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Frank Arnau held citizenship in Switzerland[16].
  • Frank Arnau's professions included writer[6].
  • Frank Arnau worked as a journalist[7].
  • Frank Arnau's professions included playwright[8].
  • Frank Arnau worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Frank Arnau worked as a philatelist[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Frank Arnau is Lexicon of Philately[17].
  • Frank Arnau received the Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin[18].
  • Frank Arnau is recorded as male[19].
  • Frank Arnau's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Frank Arnau's archives at is recorded as German Literature Archive Marbach[21].
  • Frank Arnau's family name is recorded as Schmitt[22].
  • Frank Arnau's family name is recorded as Arnau[23].
  • Frank Arnau's given name is recorded as Frank[24].
  • Frank Arnau's given name is recorded as Heinrich[25].
  • Frank Arnau's given name is recorded as Karl[26].
  • Frank Arnau's described by source is recorded as Wer ist wer in der Philatelie? (3 ed.)[27].

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Origins and Family

Frank Arnau's place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on March 9, 1894[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], playwright[8], screenwriter[9], and philatelist[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Frank Arnau is Lexicon of Philately[17].

Recognition

Frank Arnau received the Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ruth Rickelt[12], an actor[28], 1902–1952[29], of Switzerland[30] and Etta Arnau[13], 1891–1979[31]. A child of Frank Arnau was Ruth Gisella Schmitt[14].

Death and Burial

Frank Arnau died on February 11, 1976[5]. He died in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

Frank Arnau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Frank Arnau born?

Frank Arnau was born in Vienna[2].

Where did Frank Arnau die?

Frank Arnau died in Munich[4].

Who was Frank Arnau married to?

Frank Arnau's spouses include Ruth Rickelt[12] and Etta Arnau[13].

What did Frank Arnau do for work?

Frank Arnau worked as writer[6], journalist[7], playwright[8], screenwriter[9], and philatelist[10].

What awards did Frank Arnau receive?

Honors received include Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin[18].

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. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Wer ist wer in der Philatelie? (3 ed.). wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . dla-marbach.de. dla-marbach.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . Wer ist wer in der Philatelie? (3 ed.). wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Wer ist wer in der Philatelie? (3 ed.)
    Family name Schmitt, Arnau
    Notable work
    Citizenship
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