Frank Elstner

German television presenter
Person human Q97353
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Frank Elstner

Summary

Frank Elstner is a human[1]. He was born in Linz[2]. He was born on April 19, 1942[3]. He worked as a television presenter[4], radio personality[5], and television producer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (295 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Frank Elstner was born in Linz[2].
  • Frank Elstner was born on April 19, 1942[3].
  • Frank Elstner's father was Erich Elstner[8].
  • Frank Elstner's mother was Hilde Engel-Elstner[9].
  • A child of Frank Elstner was Thomas Elstner[10].
  • A child of Frank Elstner was Mascha Litterscheid[11].
  • A child of Frank Elstner was Enya Elstner[12].
  • Frank Elstner held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • German was Frank Elstner's native language[14].
  • Frank Elstner worked as a television presenter[4].
  • Frank Elstner's professions included radio personality[5].
  • Frank Elstner worked as a television producer[6].
  • Frank Elstner was employed by Südwestfunk[15].
  • Frank Elstner received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].
  • Frank Elstner received the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[17].
  • Frank Elstner received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Frank Elstner received the Bavarian TV Awards[19].
  • Frank Elstner received the Q1523001[20].
  • Frank Elstner received the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg[21].
  • Frank Elstner is recorded as male[22].
  • Frank Elstner's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Frank Elstner's Commons category is recorded as Frank Elstner[24].
  • Frank Elstner's residence is recorded as Baden-Baden[25].
  • Frank Elstner's family name is recorded as Elstner[26].
  • Frank Elstner's given name is recorded as Timm[27].

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Origins and Family

Frank Elstner's place of birth was Linz[2]. He was born on April 19, 1942[3]. His father was Erich Elstner[8]. His mother was Hilde Engel-Elstner[9]. German was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television presenter[4], radio personality[5], and television producer[6]. Frank Elstner was employed by Südwestfunk[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], a grade of an order[28], in Germany[29]; Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[17], an order of merit[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1974[32]; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a decoration[33], in Germany[34]; Bavarian TV Awards[19], a television award[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1989[37]; Q1523001[20], a carnival order[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1992[40]; and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg[21].

Personal Life

Children include Thomas Elstner[10], a film producer[41], b. 1971[42]; Mascha Litterscheid[11], an actor[43], b. 1975[44]; and Enya Elstner[12], an actor[45], b. 1997[46], of Germany[47].

Why It Matters

Frank Elstner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (295 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Frank Elstner born?

Frank Elstner's place of birth was Linz[2].

Who were Frank Elstner's parents?

Frank Elstner's father was Erich Elstner[8]. Frank Elstner's mother was Hilde Engel-Elstner[9].

What did Frank Elstner do for work?

Frank Elstner worked as television presenter[4], radio personality[5], and television producer[6].

What awards did Frank Elstner receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[17], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], and Bavarian TV Awards[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Bundesanzeiger. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . stmwi.bayern.de. Retrieved . stmwi.bayern.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . rtl.lu. rtl.lu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [40] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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