Frank Günther

German translator (1947–2020)
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Summary

Frank Günther was born on January 1, 1947[1], in Freiburg im Breisgau[2]. He died on October 15, 2020[3], in Ulm[4]. He worked as a translator[5], writer[6], and director[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: October 2, 1947[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Award received: Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation[11], Christoph Martin Wieland Translation Prize[12], Heinrich Maria Ledig-Rowohlt Award[13]
  • Member of: PEN Germany[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Frank Günther[16]
  • Family name: Günther[17]
  • Given name: Frank[18]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20]
  • Documentation files at: SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[21]
  • P14927: 121623114[22]

FAQs

Where was Frank Günther born?

Frank Günther was born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2].

Where did Frank Günther die?

Frank Günther passed away in Ulm[4].

What did Frank Günther do for work?

Frank Günther worked as a translator[5], writer[6], and director[7].

What awards did Frank Günther receive?

Honors received include Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation[11], Christoph Martin Wieland Translation Prize[12], and Heinrich Maria Ledig-Rowohlt Award[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . deutschlandfunkkultur.de. deutschlandfunkkultur.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . deutschlandfunkkultur.de. deutschlandfunkkultur.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . deutschlandfunkkultur.de. deutschlandfunkkultur.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . performing-arts.ch. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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